17% is the change from 253 to 296
Calculation steps:
[( 296 - 253 ) ÷ 253] x 100 = 17%
Formula
Percentage change = [(296 - 253) / 253] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
296 - 253 = 43
43 ÷ 253 = 0.16996047430830039
0.16996047430830039 x 100 = 17%