7.09% is the change from 254 to 272
Calculation steps:
[( 272 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 7.09%
Formula
Percentage change = [(272 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
272 - 254 = 18
18 ÷ 254 = 0.07086614173228346
0.07086614173228346 x 100 = 7.09%