23.9% is the change from 205 to 254
Calculation steps:
[( 254 - 205 ) ÷ 205] x 100 = 23.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(254 - 205) / 205] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
254 - 205 = 49
49 ÷ 205 = 0.23902439024390243
0.23902439024390243 x 100 = 23.9%