99.29% is the change from 140 to 279
Calculation steps:
[( 279 - 140 ) ÷ 140] x 100 = 99.29%
Formula
Percentage change = [(279 - 140) / 140] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
279 - 140 = 139
139 ÷ 140 = 0.9928571428571429
0.9928571428571429 x 100 = 99.29%