40.09% is the change from 212 to 297
Calculation steps:
[( 297 - 212 ) ÷ 212] x 100 = 40.09%
Formula
Percentage change = [(297 - 212) / 212] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
297 - 212 = 85
85 ÷ 212 = 0.4009433962264151
0.4009433962264151 x 100 = 40.09%