3.47% is the change from 259 to 268
Calculation steps:
[( 268 - 259 ) ÷ 259] x 100 = 3.47%
Formula
Percentage change = [(268 - 259) / 259] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
268 - 259 = 9
9 ÷ 259 = 0.03474903474903475
0.03474903474903475 x 100 = 3.47%