62.89% is the change from 159 to 259
Calculation steps:
[( 259 - 159 ) ÷ 159] x 100 = 62.89%
Formula
Percentage change = [(259 - 159) / 159] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
259 - 159 = 100
100 ÷ 159 = 0.6289308176100629
0.6289308176100629 x 100 = 62.89%