125.79% is the change from 221 to 499
Calculation steps:
[( 499 - 221 ) ÷ 221] x 100 = 125.79%
Formula
Percentage change = [(499 - 221) / 221] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
499 - 221 = 278
278 ÷ 221 = 1.257918552036199
1.257918552036199 x 100 = 125.79%