17.61% is the change from 159 to 187
Calculation steps:
[( 187 - 159 ) ÷ 159] x 100 = 17.61%
Formula
Percentage change = [(187 - 159) / 159] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
187 - 159 = 28
28 ÷ 159 = 0.1761006289308176
0.1761006289308176 x 100 = 17.61%