278.48% is the change from 79 to 299
Calculation steps:
[( 299 - 79 ) ÷ 79] x 100 = 278.48%
Formula
Percentage change = [(299 - 79) / 79] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
299 - 79 = 220
220 ÷ 79 = 2.7848101265822787
2.7848101265822787 x 100 = 278.48%