27.78% is the change from 198 to 253
Calculation steps:
[( 253 - 198 ) ÷ 198] x 100 = 27.78%
Formula
Percentage change = [(253 - 198) / 198] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
253 - 198 = 55
55 ÷ 198 = 0.2777777777777778
0.2777777777777778 x 100 = 27.78%