283.02% is the change from 159 to 609
Calculation steps:
[( 609 - 159 ) ÷ 159] x 100 = 283.02%
Formula
Percentage change = [(609 - 159) / 159] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
609 - 159 = 450
450 ÷ 159 = 2.830188679245283
2.830188679245283 x 100 = 283.02%