148.85% is the change from 217 to 540
Calculation steps:
[( 540 - 217 ) ÷ 217] x 100 = 148.85%
Formula
Percentage change = [(540 - 217) / 217] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
540 - 217 = 323
323 ÷ 217 = 1.4884792626728112
1.4884792626728112 x 100 = 148.85%