6.15% is the change from 244 to 259
Calculation steps:
[( 259 - 244 ) ÷ 244] x 100 = 6.15%
Formula
Percentage change = [(259 - 244) / 244] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
259 - 244 = 15
15 ÷ 244 = 0.06147540983606557
0.06147540983606557 x 100 = 6.15%