282.68% is the change from 254 to 972
Calculation steps:
[( 972 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 282.68%
Formula
Percentage change = [(972 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
972 - 254 = 718
718 ÷ 254 = 2.826771653543307
2.826771653543307 x 100 = 282.68%