96.23% is the change from 159 to 312
Calculation steps:
[( 312 - 159 ) ÷ 159] x 100 = 96.23%
Formula
Percentage change = [(312 - 159) / 159] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
312 - 159 = 153
153 ÷ 159 = 0.9622641509433962
0.9622641509433962 x 100 = 96.23%