16.99% is the change from 836 to 978
Calculation steps:
[( 978 - 836 ) ÷ 836] x 100 = 16.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(978 - 836) / 836] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
978 - 836 = 142
142 ÷ 836 = 0.16985645933014354
0.16985645933014354 x 100 = 16.99%