147.88% is the change from 259 to 642
Calculation steps:
[( 642 - 259 ) ÷ 259] x 100 = 147.88%
Formula
Percentage change = [(642 - 259) / 259] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
642 - 259 = 383
383 ÷ 259 = 1.4787644787644787
1.4787644787644787 x 100 = 147.88%