94.49% is the change from 254 to 494
Calculation steps:
[( 494 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 94.49%
Formula
Percentage change = [(494 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
494 - 254 = 240
240 ÷ 254 = 0.9448818897637795
0.9448818897637795 x 100 = 94.49%