264.15% is the change from 159 to 579
Calculation steps:
[( 579 - 159 ) ÷ 159] x 100 = 264.15%
Formula
Percentage change = [(579 - 159) / 159] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
579 - 159 = 420
420 ÷ 159 = 2.641509433962264
2.641509433962264 x 100 = 264.15%