2.83% is the change from 954 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 954 ) ÷ 954] x 100 = 2.83%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 954) / 954] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 954 = 27
27 ÷ 954 = 0.02830188679245283
0.02830188679245283 x 100 = 2.83%