1.87% is the change from 963 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 963 ) ÷ 963] x 100 = 1.87%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 963) / 963] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 963 = 18
18 ÷ 963 = 0.018691588785046728
0.018691588785046728 x 100 = 1.87%