75.47% is the change from 159 to 279
Calculation steps:
[( 279 - 159 ) ÷ 159] x 100 = 75.47%
Formula
Percentage change = [(279 - 159) / 159] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
279 - 159 = 120
120 ÷ 159 = 0.7547169811320755
0.7547169811320755 x 100 = 75.47%