1.84% is the change from 978 to 996
Calculation steps:
[( 996 - 978 ) ÷ 978] x 100 = 1.84%
Formula
Percentage change = [(996 - 978) / 978] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
996 - 978 = 18
18 ÷ 978 = 0.018404907975460124
0.018404907975460124 x 100 = 1.84%