139.91% is the change from 218 to 523
Calculation steps:
[( 523 - 218 ) ÷ 218] x 100 = 139.91%
Formula
Percentage change = [(523 - 218) / 218] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
523 - 218 = 305
305 ÷ 218 = 1.3990825688073394
1.3990825688073394 x 100 = 139.91%