249.69% is the change from 159 to 556
Calculation steps:
[( 556 - 159 ) ÷ 159] x 100 = 249.69%
Formula
Percentage change = [(556 - 159) / 159] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
556 - 159 = 397
397 ÷ 159 = 2.49685534591195
2.49685534591195 x 100 = 249.69%