2.99% is the change from 969 to 998
Calculation steps:
[( 998 - 969 ) ÷ 969] x 100 = 2.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(998 - 969) / 969] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
998 - 969 = 29
29 ÷ 969 = 0.029927760577915376
0.029927760577915376 x 100 = 2.99%