499.2% is the change from 125 to 749
Calculation steps:
[( 749 - 125 ) ÷ 125] x 100 = 499.2%
Formula
Percentage change = [(749 - 125) / 125] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
749 - 125 = 624
624 ÷ 125 = 4.992
4.992 x 100 = 499.2%
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