139.9% is the change from 208 to 499
Calculation steps:
[( 499 - 208 ) ÷ 208] x 100 = 139.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(499 - 208) / 208] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
499 - 208 = 291
291 ÷ 208 = 1.3990384615384615
1.3990384615384615 x 100 = 139.9%