2.36% is the change from 973 to 996
Calculation steps:
[( 996 - 973 ) ÷ 973] x 100 = 2.36%
Formula
Percentage change = [(996 - 973) / 973] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
996 - 973 = 23
23 ÷ 973 = 0.023638232271325797
0.023638232271325797 x 100 = 2.36%