135.04% is the change from 254 to 597
Calculation steps:
[( 597 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 135.04%
Formula
Percentage change = [(597 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
597 - 254 = 343
343 ÷ 254 = 1.3503937007874016
1.3503937007874016 x 100 = 135.04%