8.53% is the change from 293 to 318
Calculation steps:
[( 318 - 293 ) ÷ 293] x 100 = 8.53%
Formula
Percentage change = [(318 - 293) / 293] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
318 - 293 = 25
25 ÷ 293 = 0.08532423208191127
0.08532423208191127 x 100 = 8.53%