78.38% is the change from 259 to 462
Calculation steps:
[( 462 - 259 ) ÷ 259] x 100 = 78.38%
Formula
Percentage change = [(462 - 259) / 259] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
462 - 259 = 203
203 ÷ 259 = 0.7837837837837838
0.7837837837837838 x 100 = 78.38%