55.81% is the change from 172 to 268
Calculation steps:
[( 268 - 172 ) ÷ 172] x 100 = 55.81%
Formula
Percentage change = [(268 - 172) / 172] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
268 - 172 = 96
96 ÷ 172 = 0.5581395348837209
0.5581395348837209 x 100 = 55.81%