3.16% is the change from 949 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 949 ) ÷ 949] x 100 = 3.16%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 949) / 949] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 949 = 30
30 ÷ 949 = 0.03161222339304531
0.03161222339304531 x 100 = 3.16%