6.85% is the change from 248 to 265
Calculation steps:
[( 265 - 248 ) ÷ 248] x 100 = 6.85%
Formula
Percentage change = [(265 - 248) / 248] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
265 - 248 = 17
17 ÷ 248 = 0.06854838709677419
0.06854838709677419 x 100 = 6.85%