274.52% is the change from 259 to 970
Calculation steps:
[( 970 - 259 ) ÷ 259] x 100 = 274.52%
Formula
Percentage change = [(970 - 259) / 259] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
970 - 259 = 711
711 ÷ 259 = 2.7451737451737452
2.7451737451737452 x 100 = 274.52%