127.98% is the change from 218 to 497
Calculation steps:
[( 497 - 218 ) ÷ 218] x 100 = 127.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(497 - 218) / 218] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
497 - 218 = 279
279 ÷ 218 = 1.2798165137614679
1.2798165137614679 x 100 = 127.98%