68.9% is the change from 254 to 429
Calculation steps:
[( 429 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 68.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(429 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
429 - 254 = 175
175 ÷ 254 = 0.6889763779527559
0.6889763779527559 x 100 = 68.9%