1.24% is the change from 647 to 655
Calculation steps:
[( 655 - 647 ) ÷ 647] x 100 = 1.24%
Formula
Percentage change = [(655 - 647) / 647] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
655 - 647 = 8
8 ÷ 647 = 0.012364760432766615
0.012364760432766615 x 100 = 1.24%