149.69% is the change from 159 to 397
Calculation steps:
[( 397 - 159 ) ÷ 159] x 100 = 149.69%
Formula
Percentage change = [(397 - 159) / 159] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
397 - 159 = 238
238 ÷ 159 = 1.4968553459119496
1.4968553459119496 x 100 = 149.69%