8% is the change from 150 to 162
Calculation steps:
[( 162 - 150 ) ÷ 150] x 100 = 8%
Formula
Percentage change = [(162 - 150) / 150] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
162 - 150 = 12
12 ÷ 150 = 0.08
0.08 x 100 = 8%
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