120% is the change from 445 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 445 ) ÷ 445] x 100 = 120%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 445) / 445] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 445 = 534
534 ÷ 445 = 1.2
1.2 x 100 = 120%
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