2.46% is the change from 976 to 1000
Calculation steps:
[( 1000 - 976 ) ÷ 976] x 100 = 2.46%
Formula
Percentage change = [(1000 - 976) / 976] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
1000 - 976 = 24
24 ÷ 976 = 0.02459016393442623
0.02459016393442623 x 100 = 2.46%