96.46% is the change from 254 to 499
Calculation steps:
[( 499 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 96.46%
Formula
Percentage change = [(499 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
499 - 254 = 245
245 ÷ 254 = 0.9645669291338582
0.9645669291338582 x 100 = 96.46%