0.82% is the change from 973 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 973 ) ÷ 973] x 100 = 0.82%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 973) / 973] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 973 = 8
8 ÷ 973 = 0.008221993833504625
0.008221993833504625 x 100 = 0.82%