67.79% is the change from 298 to 500
Calculation steps:
[( 500 - 298 ) ÷ 298] x 100 = 67.79%
Formula
Percentage change = [(500 - 298) / 298] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
500 - 298 = 202
202 ÷ 298 = 0.6778523489932886
0.6778523489932886 x 100 = 67.79%