20.45% is the change from 44 to 53
Calculation steps:
[( 53 - 44 ) ÷ 44] x 100 = 20.45%
Formula
Percentage change = [(53 - 44) / 44] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
53 - 44 = 9
9 ÷ 44 = 0.20454545454545456
0.20454545454545456 x 100 = 20.45%