5.88% is the change from 800 to 847
Calculation steps:
[( 847 - 800 ) ÷ 800] x 100 = 5.88%
Formula
Percentage change = [(847 - 800) / 800] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
847 - 800 = 47
47 ÷ 800 = 0.05875
0.05875 x 100 = 5.88%
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