2.26% is the change from 974 to 996
Calculation steps:
[( 996 - 974 ) ÷ 974] x 100 = 2.26%
Formula
Percentage change = [(996 - 974) / 974] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
996 - 974 = 22
22 ÷ 974 = 0.022587268993839837
0.022587268993839837 x 100 = 2.26%