59.79% is the change from 281 to 449
Calculation steps:
[( 449 - 281 ) ÷ 281] x 100 = 59.79%
Formula
Percentage change = [(449 - 281) / 281] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
449 - 281 = 168
168 ÷ 281 = 0.597864768683274
0.597864768683274 x 100 = 59.79%