42.23% is the change from 618 to 879
Calculation steps:
[( 879 - 618 ) ÷ 618] x 100 = 42.23%
Formula
Percentage change = [(879 - 618) / 618] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
879 - 618 = 261
261 ÷ 618 = 0.4223300970873786
0.4223300970873786 x 100 = 42.23%