28.72% is the change from 188 to 242
Calculation steps:
[( 242 - 188 ) ÷ 188] x 100 = 28.72%
Formula
Percentage change = [(242 - 188) / 188] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
242 - 188 = 54
54 ÷ 188 = 0.2872340425531915
0.2872340425531915 x 100 = 28.72%