18.06% is the change from 144 to 170
Calculation steps:
[( 170 - 144 ) ÷ 144] x 100 = 18.06%
Formula
Percentage change = [(170 - 144) / 144] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
170 - 144 = 26
26 ÷ 144 = 0.18055555555555555
0.18055555555555555 x 100 = 18.06%