6.29% is the change from 827 to 879
Calculation steps:
[( 879 - 827 ) ÷ 827] x 100 = 6.29%
Formula
Percentage change = [(879 - 827) / 827] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
879 - 827 = 52
52 ÷ 827 = 0.06287787182587666
0.06287787182587666 x 100 = 6.29%