1.65% is the change from 972 to 988
Calculation steps:
[( 988 - 972 ) ÷ 972] x 100 = 1.65%
Formula
Percentage change = [(988 - 972) / 972] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
988 - 972 = 16
16 ÷ 972 = 0.01646090534979424
0.01646090534979424 x 100 = 1.65%