2.46% is the change from 974 to 998
Calculation steps:
[( 998 - 974 ) ÷ 974] x 100 = 2.46%
Formula
Percentage change = [(998 - 974) / 974] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
998 - 974 = 24
24 ÷ 974 = 0.024640657084188913
0.024640657084188913 x 100 = 2.46%