1.78% is the change from 953 to 970
Calculation steps:
[( 970 - 953 ) ÷ 953] x 100 = 1.78%
Formula
Percentage change = [(970 - 953) / 953] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
970 - 953 = 17
17 ÷ 953 = 0.017838405036726127
0.017838405036726127 x 100 = 1.78%