98.99% is the change from 298 to 593
Calculation steps:
[( 593 - 298 ) ÷ 298] x 100 = 98.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(593 - 298) / 298] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
593 - 298 = 295
295 ÷ 298 = 0.9899328859060402
0.9899328859060402 x 100 = 98.99%