185.96% is the change from 342 to 978
Calculation steps:
[( 978 - 342 ) ÷ 342] x 100 = 185.96%
Formula
Percentage change = [(978 - 342) / 342] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
978 - 342 = 636
636 ÷ 342 = 1.8596491228070176
1.8596491228070176 x 100 = 185.96%