4.86% is the change from 247 to 259
Calculation steps:
[( 259 - 247 ) ÷ 247] x 100 = 4.86%
Formula
Percentage change = [(259 - 247) / 247] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
259 - 247 = 12
12 ÷ 247 = 0.048582995951417005
0.048582995951417005 x 100 = 4.86%