164.66% is the change from 249 to 659
Calculation steps:
[( 659 - 249 ) ÷ 249] x 100 = 164.66%
Formula
Percentage change = [(659 - 249) / 249] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
659 - 249 = 410
410 ÷ 249 = 1.6465863453815262
1.6465863453815262 x 100 = 164.66%