1.98% is the change from 962 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 962 ) ÷ 962] x 100 = 1.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 962) / 962] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 962 = 19
19 ÷ 962 = 0.01975051975051975
0.01975051975051975 x 100 = 1.98%