1.99% is the change from 953 to 972
Calculation steps:
[( 972 - 953 ) ÷ 953] x 100 = 1.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(972 - 953) / 953] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
972 - 953 = 19
19 ÷ 953 = 0.01993704092339979
0.01993704092339979 x 100 = 1.99%