179.8% is the change from 297 to 831
Calculation steps:
[( 831 - 297 ) ÷ 297] x 100 = 179.8%
Formula
Percentage change = [(831 - 297) / 297] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
831 - 297 = 534
534 ÷ 297 = 1.797979797979798
1.797979797979798 x 100 = 179.8%