2.94% is the change from 954 to 982
Calculation steps:
[( 982 - 954 ) ÷ 954] x 100 = 2.94%
Formula
Percentage change = [(982 - 954) / 954] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
982 - 954 = 28
28 ÷ 954 = 0.029350104821802937
0.029350104821802937 x 100 = 2.94%