120.83% is the change from 72 to 159
Calculation steps:
[( 159 - 72 ) ÷ 72] x 100 = 120.83%
Formula
Percentage change = [(159 - 72) / 72] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
159 - 72 = 87
87 ÷ 72 = 1.2083333333333333
1.2083333333333333 x 100 = 120.83%