17.39% is the change from 253 to 297
Calculation steps:
[( 297 - 253 ) ÷ 253] x 100 = 17.39%
Formula
Percentage change = [(297 - 253) / 253] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
297 - 253 = 44
44 ÷ 253 = 0.17391304347826086
0.17391304347826086 x 100 = 17.39%