257.35% is the change from 272 to 972
Calculation steps:
[( 972 - 272 ) ÷ 272] x 100 = 257.35%
Formula
Percentage change = [(972 - 272) / 272] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
972 - 272 = 700
700 ÷ 272 = 2.573529411764706
2.573529411764706 x 100 = 257.35%