144.44% is the change from 18 to 44
Calculation steps:
[( 44 - 18 ) ÷ 18] x 100 = 144.44%
Formula
Percentage change = [(44 - 18) / 18] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
44 - 18 = 26
26 ÷ 18 = 1.4444444444444444
1.4444444444444444 x 100 = 144.44%