54.72% is the change from 159 to 246
Calculation steps:
[( 246 - 159 ) ÷ 159] x 100 = 54.72%
Formula
Percentage change = [(246 - 159) / 159] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
246 - 159 = 87
87 ÷ 159 = 0.5471698113207547
0.5471698113207547 x 100 = 54.72%