256.62% is the change from 272 to 970
Calculation steps:
[( 970 - 272 ) ÷ 272] x 100 = 256.62%
Formula
Percentage change = [(970 - 272) / 272] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
970 - 272 = 698
698 ÷ 272 = 2.5661764705882355
2.5661764705882355 x 100 = 256.62%