1.8% is the change from 944 to 961
Calculation steps:
[( 961 - 944 ) ÷ 944] x 100 = 1.8%
Formula
Percentage change = [(961 - 944) / 944] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
961 - 944 = 17
17 ÷ 944 = 0.018008474576271187
0.018008474576271187 x 100 = 1.8%