49.49% is the change from 198 to 296
Calculation steps:
[( 296 - 198 ) ÷ 198] x 100 = 49.49%
Formula
Percentage change = [(296 - 198) / 198] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
296 - 198 = 98
98 ÷ 198 = 0.494949494949495
0.494949494949495 x 100 = 49.49%