83.95% is the change from 162 to 298
Calculation steps:
[( 298 - 162 ) ÷ 162] x 100 = 83.95%
Formula
Percentage change = [(298 - 162) / 162] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
298 - 162 = 136
136 ÷ 162 = 0.8395061728395061
0.8395061728395061 x 100 = 83.95%