2.99% is the change from 971 to 1000
Calculation steps:
[( 1000 - 971 ) ÷ 971] x 100 = 2.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(1000 - 971) / 971] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
1000 - 971 = 29
29 ÷ 971 = 0.029866117404737384
0.029866117404737384 x 100 = 2.99%