2.88% is the change from 972 to 1000
Calculation steps:
[( 1000 - 972 ) ÷ 972] x 100 = 2.88%
Formula
Percentage change = [(1000 - 972) / 972] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
1000 - 972 = 28
28 ÷ 972 = 0.02880658436213992
0.02880658436213992 x 100 = 2.88%