129.82% is the change from 218 to 501
Calculation steps:
[( 501 - 218 ) ÷ 218] x 100 = 129.82%
Formula
Percentage change = [(501 - 218) / 218] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
501 - 218 = 283
283 ÷ 218 = 1.298165137614679
1.298165137614679 x 100 = 129.82%