284.98% is the change from 253 to 974
Calculation steps:
[( 974 - 253 ) ÷ 253] x 100 = 284.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(974 - 253) / 253] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
974 - 253 = 721
721 ÷ 253 = 2.849802371541502
2.849802371541502 x 100 = 284.98%