284.58% is the change from 253 to 973
Calculation steps:
[( 973 - 253 ) ÷ 253] x 100 = 284.58%
Formula
Percentage change = [(973 - 253) / 253] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
973 - 253 = 720
720 ÷ 253 = 2.8458498023715415
2.8458498023715415 x 100 = 284.58%