87.25% is the change from 149 to 279
Calculation steps:
[( 279 - 149 ) ÷ 149] x 100 = 87.25%
Formula
Percentage change = [(279 - 149) / 149] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
279 - 149 = 130
130 ÷ 149 = 0.87248322147651
0.87248322147651 x 100 = 87.25%