24.02% is the change from 204 to 253
Calculation steps:
[( 253 - 204 ) ÷ 204] x 100 = 24.02%
Formula
Percentage change = [(253 - 204) / 204] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
253 - 204 = 49
49 ÷ 204 = 0.24019607843137256
0.24019607843137256 x 100 = 24.02%