148.04% is the change from 281 to 697
Calculation steps:
[( 697 - 281 ) ÷ 281] x 100 = 148.04%
Formula
Percentage change = [(697 - 281) / 281] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
697 - 281 = 416
416 ÷ 281 = 1.480427046263345
1.480427046263345 x 100 = 148.04%