3.19% is the change from 251 to 259
Calculation steps:
[( 259 - 251 ) ÷ 251] x 100 = 3.19%
Formula
Percentage change = [(259 - 251) / 251] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
259 - 251 = 8
8 ÷ 251 = 0.03187250996015936
0.03187250996015936 x 100 = 3.19%