247.16% is the change from 282 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 282 ) ÷ 282] x 100 = 247.16%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 282) / 282] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 282 = 697
697 ÷ 282 = 2.471631205673759
2.471631205673759 x 100 = 247.16%