29.6% is the change from 277 to 359
Calculation steps:
[( 359 - 277 ) ÷ 277] x 100 = 29.6%
Formula
Percentage change = [(359 - 277) / 277] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
359 - 277 = 82
82 ÷ 277 = 0.296028880866426
0.296028880866426 x 100 = 29.6%