142% is the change from 100 to 242
Calculation steps:
[( 242 - 100 ) ÷ 100] x 100 = 142%
Formula
Percentage change = [(242 - 100) / 100] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
242 - 100 = 142
142 ÷ 100 = 1.42
1.42 x 100 = 142%
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