1.87% is the change from 961 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 961 ) ÷ 961] x 100 = 1.87%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 961) / 961] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 961 = 18
18 ÷ 961 = 0.018730489073881373
0.018730489073881373 x 100 = 1.87%