189.19% is the change from 259 to 749
Calculation steps:
[( 749 - 259 ) ÷ 259] x 100 = 189.19%
Formula
Percentage change = [(749 - 259) / 259] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
749 - 259 = 490
490 ÷ 259 = 1.8918918918918919
1.8918918918918919 x 100 = 189.19%