1.68% is the change from 954 to 970
Calculation steps:
[( 970 - 954 ) ÷ 954] x 100 = 1.68%
Formula
Percentage change = [(970 - 954) / 954] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
970 - 954 = 16
16 ÷ 954 = 0.016771488469601678
0.016771488469601678 x 100 = 1.68%