250.9% is the change from 277 to 972
Calculation steps:
[( 972 - 277 ) ÷ 277] x 100 = 250.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(972 - 277) / 277] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
972 - 277 = 695
695 ÷ 277 = 2.509025270758123
2.509025270758123 x 100 = 250.9%