253.43% is the change from 277 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 277 ) ÷ 277] x 100 = 253.43%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 277) / 277] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 277 = 702
702 ÷ 277 = 2.5342960288808665
2.5342960288808665 x 100 = 253.43%