83.95% is the change from 299 to 550
Calculation steps:
[( 550 - 299 ) ÷ 299] x 100 = 83.95%
Formula
Percentage change = [(550 - 299) / 299] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
550 - 299 = 251
251 ÷ 299 = 0.8394648829431438
0.8394648829431438 x 100 = 83.95%