2.4% is the change from 959 to 982
Calculation steps:
[( 982 - 959 ) ÷ 959] x 100 = 2.4%
Formula
Percentage change = [(982 - 959) / 959] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
982 - 959 = 23
23 ÷ 959 = 0.023983315954118872
0.023983315954118872 x 100 = 2.4%