98.39% is the change from 248 to 492
Calculation steps:
[( 492 - 248 ) ÷ 248] x 100 = 98.39%
Formula
Percentage change = [(492 - 248) / 248] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
492 - 248 = 244
244 ÷ 248 = 0.9838709677419355
0.9838709677419355 x 100 = 98.39%