5.9% is the change from 288 to 305
Calculation steps:
[( 305 - 288 ) ÷ 288] x 100 = 5.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(305 - 288) / 288] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
305 - 288 = 17
17 ÷ 288 = 0.059027777777777776
0.059027777777777776 x 100 = 5.9%