17.34% is the change from 836 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 836 ) ÷ 836] x 100 = 17.34%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 836) / 836] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 836 = 145
145 ÷ 836 = 0.173444976076555
0.173444976076555 x 100 = 17.34%