135.02% is the change from 297 to 698
Calculation steps:
[( 698 - 297 ) ÷ 297] x 100 = 135.02%
Formula
Percentage change = [(698 - 297) / 297] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
698 - 297 = 401
401 ÷ 297 = 1.3501683501683501
1.3501683501683501 x 100 = 135.02%