17.87% is the change from 235 to 277
Calculation steps:
[( 277 - 235 ) ÷ 235] x 100 = 17.87%
Formula
Percentage change = [(277 - 235) / 235] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
277 - 235 = 42
42 ÷ 235 = 0.17872340425531916
0.17872340425531916 x 100 = 17.87%