136.9% is the change from 252 to 597
Calculation steps:
[( 597 - 252 ) ÷ 252] x 100 = 136.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(597 - 252) / 252] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
597 - 252 = 345
345 ÷ 252 = 1.369047619047619
1.369047619047619 x 100 = 136.9%