169.79% is the change from 96 to 259
Calculation steps:
[( 259 - 96 ) ÷ 96] x 100 = 169.79%
Formula
Percentage change = [(259 - 96) / 96] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
259 - 96 = 163
163 ÷ 96 = 1.6979166666666667
1.6979166666666667 x 100 = 169.79%