49.44% is the change from 178 to 266
Calculation steps:
[( 266 - 178 ) ÷ 178] x 100 = 49.44%
Formula
Percentage change = [(266 - 178) / 178] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
266 - 178 = 88
88 ÷ 178 = 0.4943820224719101
0.4943820224719101 x 100 = 49.44%