0.62% is the change from 973 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 973 ) ÷ 973] x 100 = 0.62%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 973) / 973] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 973 = 6
6 ÷ 973 = 0.006166495375128468
0.006166495375128468 x 100 = 0.62%