pre_text: The purchase was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control. Assets and liabilities transferred were recorded at historical carrying amounts of Pivotal on the date of the transfer, except for certain goodwill and intangible assets that were recorded in the amounts previously recognized by Dell for Pivotal in connection with Dell’s acquisition of EMC during fiscal 2016. VMware’s previous investment in Pivotal, including any unrealized gain or loss previously recognized in other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of income, were derecognized. Transactions with Pivotal that were previously accounted for as transactions between related parties were eliminated in the consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. All intercompany transactions and account balances between VMware and Pivotal have been eliminated upon consolidation for all periods presented. The effect of the change from the combination to the consolidated statements of income was as follows (amounts in millions, except per share amounts):
table: For the Year Ended
table: January 31, 2020 February 1, 2019 February 2, 2018
table: Total revenue $777 $639 $474
table: Operating income (287) (247) (239)
table: Net income (204) (832) (234)
table: Net income attributable to VMware (148) (772) (222)
table: Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware common stockholders, basic for Classes A and B $(0.63) $(1.95) $(0.56)
table: Net income per weighted-average share attributable to VMware common stockholders, diluted for Classes A and B $(0.67) $(1.93) $(0.56)
table: Other comprehensive income (loss) $— $(26) $35
question: Analyse this data from a financial earnings document. What was the change in total revenue between 2018 and 2019?