8.54% is the change from 902 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 902 ) ÷ 902] x 100 = 8.54%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 902) / 902] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 902 = 77
77 ÷ 902 = 0.08536585365853659
0.08536585365853659 x 100 = 8.54%