197.99% is the change from 249 to 742
Calculation steps:
[( 742 - 249 ) ÷ 249] x 100 = 197.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(742 - 249) / 249] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
742 - 249 = 493
493 ÷ 249 = 1.9799196787148594
1.9799196787148594 x 100 = 197.99%