145.56% is the change from 248 to 609
Calculation steps:
[( 609 - 248 ) ÷ 248] x 100 = 145.56%
Formula
Percentage change = [(609 - 248) / 248] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
609 - 248 = 361
361 ÷ 248 = 1.4556451612903225
1.4556451612903225 x 100 = 145.56%