82.39% is the change from 159 to 290
Calculation steps:
[( 290 - 159 ) ÷ 159] x 100 = 82.39%
Formula
Percentage change = [(290 - 159) / 159] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
290 - 159 = 131
131 ÷ 159 = 0.8238993710691824
0.8238993710691824 x 100 = 82.39%