1.77% is the change from 962 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 962 ) ÷ 962] x 100 = 1.77%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 962) / 962] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 962 = 17
17 ÷ 962 = 0.017671517671517672
0.017671517671517672 x 100 = 1.77%