27.98% is the change from 218 to 279
Calculation steps:
[( 279 - 218 ) ÷ 218] x 100 = 27.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(279 - 218) / 218] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
279 - 218 = 61
61 ÷ 218 = 0.2798165137614679
0.2798165137614679 x 100 = 27.98%