155.04% is the change from 278 to 709
Calculation steps:
[( 709 - 278 ) ÷ 278] x 100 = 155.04%
Formula
Percentage change = [(709 - 278) / 278] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
709 - 278 = 431
431 ÷ 278 = 1.5503597122302157
1.5503597122302157 x 100 = 155.04%