251.6% is the change from 281 to 988
Calculation steps:
[( 988 - 281 ) ÷ 281] x 100 = 251.6%
Formula
Percentage change = [(988 - 281) / 281] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
988 - 281 = 707
707 ÷ 281 = 2.5160142348754446
2.5160142348754446 x 100 = 251.6%