262.5% is the change from 168 to 609
Calculation steps:
[( 609 - 168 ) ÷ 168] x 100 = 262.5%
Formula
Percentage change = [(609 - 168) / 168] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
609 - 168 = 441
441 ÷ 168 = 2.625
2.625 x 100 = 262.5%
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