17.72% is the change from 254 to 299
Calculation steps:
[( 299 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 17.72%
Formula
Percentage change = [(299 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
299 - 254 = 45
45 ÷ 254 = 0.17716535433070865
0.17716535433070865 x 100 = 17.72%