82.43% is the change from 296 to 540
Calculation steps:
[( 540 - 296 ) ÷ 296] x 100 = 82.43%
Formula
Percentage change = [(540 - 296) / 296] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
540 - 296 = 244
244 ÷ 296 = 0.8243243243243243
0.8243243243243243 x 100 = 82.43%