59.62% is the change from 156 to 249
Calculation steps:
[( 249 - 156 ) ÷ 156] x 100 = 59.62%
Formula
Percentage change = [(249 - 156) / 156] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
249 - 156 = 93
93 ÷ 156 = 0.5961538461538461
0.5961538461538461 x 100 = 59.62%