44.03% is the change from 159 to 229
Calculation steps:
[( 229 - 159 ) ÷ 159] x 100 = 44.03%
Formula
Percentage change = [(229 - 159) / 159] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
229 - 159 = 70
70 ÷ 159 = 0.44025157232704404
0.44025157232704404 x 100 = 44.03%