3.59% is the change from 947 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 947 ) ÷ 947] x 100 = 3.59%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 947) / 947] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 947 = 34
34 ÷ 947 = 0.03590285110876452
0.03590285110876452 x 100 = 3.59%