16.91% is the change from 272 to 318
Calculation steps:
[( 318 - 272 ) ÷ 272] x 100 = 16.91%
Formula
Percentage change = [(318 - 272) / 272] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
318 - 272 = 46
46 ÷ 272 = 0.16911764705882354
0.16911764705882354 x 100 = 16.91%