96.98% is the change from 298 to 587
Calculation steps:
[( 587 - 298 ) ÷ 298] x 100 = 96.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(587 - 298) / 298] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
587 - 298 = 289
289 ÷ 298 = 0.9697986577181208
0.9697986577181208 x 100 = 96.98%