168.55% is the change from 159 to 427
Calculation steps:
[( 427 - 159 ) ÷ 159] x 100 = 168.55%
Formula
Percentage change = [(427 - 159) / 159] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
427 - 159 = 268
268 ÷ 159 = 1.6855345911949686
1.6855345911949686 x 100 = 168.55%