2.49% is the change from 963 to 987
Calculation steps:
[( 987 - 963 ) ÷ 963] x 100 = 2.49%
Formula
Percentage change = [(987 - 963) / 963] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
987 - 963 = 24
24 ÷ 963 = 0.024922118380062305
0.024922118380062305 x 100 = 2.49%