5.02% is the change from 259 to 272
Calculation steps:
[( 272 - 259 ) ÷ 259] x 100 = 5.02%
Formula
Percentage change = [(272 - 259) / 259] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
272 - 259 = 13
13 ÷ 259 = 0.05019305019305019
0.05019305019305019 x 100 = 5.02%