49.47% is the change from 188 to 281
Calculation steps:
[( 281 - 188 ) ÷ 188] x 100 = 49.47%
Formula
Percentage change = [(281 - 188) / 188] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
281 - 188 = 93
93 ÷ 188 = 0.4946808510638298
0.4946808510638298 x 100 = 49.47%