262.5% is the change from 248 to 899
Calculation steps:
[( 899 - 248 ) ÷ 248] x 100 = 262.5%
Formula
Percentage change = [(899 - 248) / 248] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
899 - 248 = 651
651 ÷ 248 = 2.625
2.625 x 100 = 262.5%
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