259.56% is the change from 272 to 978
Calculation steps:
[( 978 - 272 ) ÷ 272] x 100 = 259.56%
Formula
Percentage change = [(978 - 272) / 272] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
978 - 272 = 706
706 ÷ 272 = 2.5955882352941178
2.5955882352941178 x 100 = 259.56%