16.6% is the change from 265 to 309
Calculation steps:
[( 309 - 265 ) ÷ 265] x 100 = 16.6%
Formula
Percentage change = [(309 - 265) / 265] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
309 - 265 = 44
44 ÷ 265 = 0.1660377358490566
0.1660377358490566 x 100 = 16.6%