2137.5% is the change from 8 to 179
Calculation steps:
[( 179 - 8 ) ÷ 8] x 100 = 2137.5%
Formula
Percentage change = [(179 - 8) / 8] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
179 - 8 = 171
171 ÷ 8 = 21.375
21.375 x 100 = 2137.5%
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