156.99% is the change from 272 to 699
Calculation steps:
[( 699 - 272 ) ÷ 272] x 100 = 156.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(699 - 272) / 272] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
699 - 272 = 427
427 ÷ 272 = 1.5698529411764706
1.5698529411764706 x 100 = 156.99%