557.05% is the change from 149 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 149 ) ÷ 149] x 100 = 557.05%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 149) / 149] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 149 = 830
830 ÷ 149 = 5.570469798657718
5.570469798657718 x 100 = 557.05%