97.89% is the change from 142 to 281
Calculation steps:
[( 281 - 142 ) ÷ 142] x 100 = 97.89%
Formula
Percentage change = [(281 - 142) / 142] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
281 - 142 = 139
139 ÷ 142 = 0.9788732394366197
0.9788732394366197 x 100 = 97.89%