251.61% is the change from 279 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 279 ) ÷ 279] x 100 = 251.61%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 279) / 279] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 279 = 702
702 ÷ 279 = 2.5161290322580645
2.5161290322580645 x 100 = 251.61%