16.06% is the change from 218 to 253
Calculation steps:
[( 253 - 218 ) ÷ 218] x 100 = 16.06%
Formula
Percentage change = [(253 - 218) / 218] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
253 - 218 = 35
35 ÷ 218 = 0.16055045871559634
0.16055045871559634 x 100 = 16.06%