0.72% is the change from 972 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 972 ) ÷ 972] x 100 = 0.72%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 972) / 972] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 972 = 7
7 ÷ 972 = 0.00720164609053498
0.00720164609053498 x 100 = 0.72%