65.44% is the change from 298 to 493
Calculation steps:
[( 493 - 298 ) ÷ 298] x 100 = 65.44%
Formula
Percentage change = [(493 - 298) / 298] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
493 - 298 = 195
195 ÷ 298 = 0.6543624161073825
0.6543624161073825 x 100 = 65.44%