49.49% is the change from 196 to 293
Calculation steps:
[( 293 - 196 ) ÷ 196] x 100 = 49.49%
Formula
Percentage change = [(293 - 196) / 196] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
293 - 196 = 97
97 ÷ 196 = 0.49489795918367346
0.49489795918367346 x 100 = 49.49%