229.63% is the change from 297 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 297 ) ÷ 297] x 100 = 229.63%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 297) / 297] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 297 = 682
682 ÷ 297 = 2.2962962962962963
2.2962962962962963 x 100 = 229.63%