187.5% is the change from 88 to 253
Calculation steps:
[( 253 - 88 ) ÷ 88] x 100 = 187.5%
Formula
Percentage change = [(253 - 88) / 88] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
253 - 88 = 165
165 ÷ 88 = 1.875
1.875 x 100 = 187.5%
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