244.44% is the change from 81 to 279
Calculation steps:
[( 279 - 81 ) ÷ 81] x 100 = 244.44%
Formula
Percentage change = [(279 - 81) / 81] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
279 - 81 = 198
198 ÷ 81 = 2.4444444444444446
2.4444444444444446 x 100 = 244.44%