148.32% is the change from 298 to 740
Calculation steps:
[( 740 - 298 ) ÷ 298] x 100 = 148.32%
Formula
Percentage change = [(740 - 298) / 298] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
740 - 298 = 442
442 ÷ 298 = 1.483221476510067
1.483221476510067 x 100 = 148.32%