462.5% is the change from 40 to 225
Calculation steps:
[( 225 - 40 ) ÷ 40] x 100 = 462.5%
Formula
Percentage change = [(225 - 40) / 40] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
225 - 40 = 185
185 ÷ 40 = 4.625
4.625 x 100 = 462.5%
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