2981.25% is the change from 16 to 493
Calculation steps:
[( 493 - 16 ) ÷ 16] x 100 = 2981.25%
Formula
Percentage change = [(493 - 16) / 16] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
493 - 16 = 477
477 ÷ 16 = 29.8125
29.8125 x 100 = 2981.25%