16.54% is the change from 254 to 296
Calculation steps:
[( 296 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 16.54%
Formula
Percentage change = [(296 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
296 - 254 = 42
42 ÷ 254 = 0.16535433070866143
0.16535433070866143 x 100 = 16.54%