3.05% is the change from 853 to 879
Calculation steps:
[( 879 - 853 ) ÷ 853] x 100 = 3.05%
Formula
Percentage change = [(879 - 853) / 853] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
879 - 853 = 26
26 ÷ 853 = 0.03048065650644783
0.03048065650644783 x 100 = 3.05%