101.01% is the change from 298 to 599
Calculation steps:
[( 599 - 298 ) ÷ 298] x 100 = 101.01%
Formula
Percentage change = [(599 - 298) / 298] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
599 - 298 = 301
301 ÷ 298 = 1.0100671140939597
1.0100671140939597 x 100 = 101.01%