496.86% is the change from 159 to 949
Calculation steps:
[( 949 - 159 ) ÷ 159] x 100 = 496.86%
Formula
Percentage change = [(949 - 159) / 159] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
949 - 159 = 790
790 ÷ 159 = 4.968553459119497
4.968553459119497 x 100 = 496.86%