38.5% is the change from 187 to 259
Calculation steps:
[( 259 - 187 ) ÷ 187] x 100 = 38.5%
Formula
Percentage change = [(259 - 187) / 187] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
259 - 187 = 72
72 ÷ 187 = 0.3850267379679144
0.3850267379679144 x 100 = 38.5%