1.78% is the change from 954 to 971
Calculation steps:
[( 971 - 954 ) ÷ 954] x 100 = 1.78%
Formula
Percentage change = [(971 - 954) / 954] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
971 - 954 = 17
17 ÷ 954 = 0.01781970649895178
0.01781970649895178 x 100 = 1.78%