251.97% is the change from 279 to 982
Calculation steps:
[( 982 - 279 ) ÷ 279] x 100 = 251.97%
Formula
Percentage change = [(982 - 279) / 279] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
982 - 279 = 703
703 ÷ 279 = 2.5197132616487457
2.5197132616487457 x 100 = 251.97%