16.99% is the change from 259 to 303
Calculation steps:
[( 303 - 259 ) ÷ 259] x 100 = 16.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(303 - 259) / 259] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
303 - 259 = 44
44 ÷ 259 = 0.16988416988416988
0.16988416988416988 x 100 = 16.99%