256.99% is the change from 272 to 971
Calculation steps:
[( 971 - 272 ) ÷ 272] x 100 = 256.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(971 - 272) / 272] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
971 - 272 = 699
699 ÷ 272 = 2.5698529411764706
2.5698529411764706 x 100 = 256.99%