3.49% is the change from 659 to 682
Calculation steps:
[( 682 - 659 ) ÷ 659] x 100 = 3.49%
Formula
Percentage change = [(682 - 659) / 659] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
682 - 659 = 23
23 ÷ 659 = 0.03490136570561457
0.03490136570561457 x 100 = 3.49%