49.5% is the change from 299 to 447
Calculation steps:
[( 447 - 299 ) ÷ 299] x 100 = 49.5%
Formula
Percentage change = [(447 - 299) / 299] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
447 - 299 = 148
148 ÷ 299 = 0.49498327759197325
0.49498327759197325 x 100 = 49.5%