175.49% is the change from 253 to 697
Calculation steps:
[( 697 - 253 ) ÷ 253] x 100 = 175.49%
Formula
Percentage change = [(697 - 253) / 253] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
697 - 253 = 444
444 ÷ 253 = 1.7549407114624507
1.7549407114624507 x 100 = 175.49%