0.72% is the change from 971 to 978
Calculation steps:
[( 978 - 971 ) ÷ 971] x 100 = 0.72%
Formula
Percentage change = [(978 - 971) / 971] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
978 - 971 = 7
7 ÷ 971 = 0.007209062821833162
0.007209062821833162 x 100 = 0.72%