6% is the change from 150 to 159
Calculation steps:
[( 159 - 150 ) ÷ 150] x 100 = 6%
Formula
Percentage change = [(159 - 150) / 150] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
159 - 150 = 9
9 ÷ 150 = 0.06
0.06 x 100 = 6%
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