118.4% is the change from 125 to 273
Calculation steps:
[( 273 - 125 ) ÷ 125] x 100 = 118.4%
Formula
Percentage change = [(273 - 125) / 125] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
273 - 125 = 148
148 ÷ 125 = 1.184
1.184 x 100 = 118.4%
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