2.89% is the change from 968 to 996
Calculation steps:
[( 996 - 968 ) ÷ 968] x 100 = 2.89%
Formula
Percentage change = [(996 - 968) / 968] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
996 - 968 = 28
28 ÷ 968 = 0.028925619834710745
0.028925619834710745 x 100 = 2.89%