144.07% is the change from 270 to 659
Calculation steps:
[( 659 - 270 ) ÷ 270] x 100 = 144.07%
Formula
Percentage change = [(659 - 270) / 270] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
659 - 270 = 389
389 ÷ 270 = 1.4407407407407407
1.4407407407407407 x 100 = 144.07%