16.55% is the change from 296 to 345
Calculation steps:
[( 345 - 296 ) ÷ 296] x 100 = 16.55%
Formula
Percentage change = [(345 - 296) / 296] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
345 - 296 = 49
49 ÷ 296 = 0.16554054054054054
0.16554054054054054 x 100 = 16.55%