157.72% is the change from 272 to 701
Calculation steps:
[( 701 - 272 ) ÷ 272] x 100 = 157.72%
Formula
Percentage change = [(701 - 272) / 272] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
701 - 272 = 429
429 ÷ 272 = 1.5772058823529411
1.5772058823529411 x 100 = 157.72%