176.59% is the change from 252 to 697
Calculation steps:
[( 697 - 252 ) ÷ 252] x 100 = 176.59%
Formula
Percentage change = [(697 - 252) / 252] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
697 - 252 = 445
445 ÷ 252 = 1.7658730158730158
1.7658730158730158 x 100 = 176.59%