32.05% is the change from 259 to 342
Calculation steps:
[( 342 - 259 ) ÷ 259] x 100 = 32.05%
Formula
Percentage change = [(342 - 259) / 259] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
342 - 259 = 83
83 ÷ 259 = 0.3204633204633205
0.3204633204633205 x 100 = 32.05%