126.61% is the change from 218 to 494
Calculation steps:
[( 494 - 218 ) ÷ 218] x 100 = 126.61%
Formula
Percentage change = [(494 - 218) / 218] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
494 - 218 = 276
276 ÷ 218 = 1.2660550458715596
1.2660550458715596 x 100 = 126.61%