168.46% is the change from 279 to 749
Calculation steps:
[( 749 - 279 ) ÷ 279] x 100 = 168.46%
Formula
Percentage change = [(749 - 279) / 279] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
749 - 279 = 470
470 ÷ 279 = 1.6845878136200716
1.6845878136200716 x 100 = 168.46%