36.24% is the change from 218 to 297
Calculation steps:
[( 297 - 218 ) ÷ 218] x 100 = 36.24%
Formula
Percentage change = [(297 - 218) / 218] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
297 - 218 = 79
79 ÷ 218 = 0.3623853211009174
0.3623853211009174 x 100 = 36.24%