6.63% is the change from 618 to 659
Calculation steps:
[( 659 - 618 ) ÷ 618] x 100 = 6.63%
Formula
Percentage change = [(659 - 618) / 618] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
659 - 618 = 41
41 ÷ 618 = 0.06634304207119741
0.06634304207119741 x 100 = 6.63%