2.82% is the change from 959 to 986
Calculation steps:
[( 986 - 959 ) ÷ 959] x 100 = 2.82%
Formula
Percentage change = [(986 - 959) / 959] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
986 - 959 = 27
27 ÷ 959 = 0.028154327424400417
0.028154327424400417 x 100 = 2.82%