254.8% is the change from 281 to 997
Calculation steps:
[( 997 - 281 ) ÷ 281] x 100 = 254.8%
Formula
Percentage change = [(997 - 281) / 281] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
997 - 281 = 716
716 ÷ 281 = 2.5480427046263343
2.5480427046263343 x 100 = 254.8%