118.5% is the change from 254 to 555
Calculation steps:
[( 555 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 118.5%
Formula
Percentage change = [(555 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
555 - 254 = 301
301 ÷ 254 = 1.18503937007874
1.18503937007874 x 100 = 118.5%