285.71% is the change from 252 to 972
Calculation steps:
[( 972 - 252 ) ÷ 252] x 100 = 285.71%
Formula
Percentage change = [(972 - 252) / 252] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
972 - 252 = 720
720 ÷ 252 = 2.857142857142857
2.857142857142857 x 100 = 285.71%