2.78% is the change from 252 to 259
Calculation steps:
[( 259 - 252 ) ÷ 252] x 100 = 2.78%
Formula
Percentage change = [(259 - 252) / 252] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
259 - 252 = 7
7 ÷ 252 = 0.027777777777777776
0.027777777777777776 x 100 = 2.78%