143.8% is the change from 242 to 590
Calculation steps:
[( 590 - 242 ) ÷ 242] x 100 = 143.8%
Formula
Percentage change = [(590 - 242) / 242] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
590 - 242 = 348
348 ÷ 242 = 1.43801652892562
1.43801652892562 x 100 = 143.8%