3.37% is the change from 949 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 949 ) ÷ 949] x 100 = 3.37%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 949) / 949] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 949 = 32
32 ÷ 949 = 0.03371970495258166
0.03371970495258166 x 100 = 3.37%