9.88% is the change from 253 to 278
Calculation steps:
[( 278 - 253 ) ÷ 253] x 100 = 9.88%
Formula
Percentage change = [(278 - 253) / 253] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
278 - 253 = 25
25 ÷ 253 = 0.09881422924901186
0.09881422924901186 x 100 = 9.88%