86% is the change from 150 to 279
Calculation steps:
[( 279 - 150 ) ÷ 150] x 100 = 86%
Formula
Percentage change = [(279 - 150) / 150] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
279 - 150 = 129
129 ÷ 150 = 0.86
0.86 x 100 = 86%
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