2.62% is the change from 956 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 956 ) ÷ 956] x 100 = 2.62%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 956) / 956] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 956 = 25
25 ÷ 956 = 0.02615062761506276
0.02615062761506276 x 100 = 2.62%