17.7% is the change from 305 to 359
Calculation steps:
[( 359 - 305 ) ÷ 305] x 100 = 17.7%
Formula
Percentage change = [(359 - 305) / 305] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
359 - 305 = 54
54 ÷ 305 = 0.17704918032786884
0.17704918032786884 x 100 = 17.7%