69.88% is the change from 259 to 440
Calculation steps:
[( 440 - 259 ) ÷ 259] x 100 = 69.88%
Formula
Percentage change = [(440 - 259) / 259] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
440 - 259 = 181
181 ÷ 259 = 0.6988416988416989
0.6988416988416989 x 100 = 69.88%