55.72% is the change from 542 to 844
Calculation steps:
[( 844 - 542 ) ÷ 542] x 100 = 55.72%
Formula
Percentage change = [(844 - 542) / 542] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
844 - 542 = 302
302 ÷ 542 = 0.5571955719557196
0.5571955719557196 x 100 = 55.72%