287.25% is the change from 251 to 972
Calculation steps:
[( 972 - 251 ) ÷ 251] x 100 = 287.25%
Formula
Percentage change = [(972 - 251) / 251] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
972 - 251 = 721
721 ÷ 251 = 2.8725099601593627
2.8725099601593627 x 100 = 287.25%