2.49% is the change from 962 to 986
Calculation steps:
[( 986 - 962 ) ÷ 962] x 100 = 2.49%
Formula
Percentage change = [(986 - 962) / 962] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
986 - 962 = 24
24 ÷ 962 = 0.02494802494802495
0.02494802494802495 x 100 = 2.49%