0.21% is the change from 972 to 974
Calculation steps:
[( 974 - 972 ) ÷ 972] x 100 = 0.21%
Formula
Percentage change = [(974 - 972) / 972] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
974 - 972 = 2
2 ÷ 972 = 0.00205761316872428
0.00205761316872428 x 100 = 0.21%