286.56% is the change from 253 to 978
Calculation steps:
[( 978 - 253 ) ÷ 253] x 100 = 286.56%
Formula
Percentage change = [(978 - 253) / 253] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
978 - 253 = 725
725 ÷ 253 = 2.8656126482213438
2.8656126482213438 x 100 = 286.56%