1.89% is the change from 954 to 972
Calculation steps:
[( 972 - 954 ) ÷ 954] x 100 = 1.89%
Formula
Percentage change = [(972 - 954) / 954] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
972 - 954 = 18
18 ÷ 954 = 0.018867924528301886
0.018867924528301886 x 100 = 1.89%