1.53% is the change from 981 to 996
Calculation steps:
[( 996 - 981 ) ÷ 981] x 100 = 1.53%
Formula
Percentage change = [(996 - 981) / 981] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
996 - 981 = 15
15 ÷ 981 = 0.01529051987767584
0.01529051987767584 x 100 = 1.53%