16.9% is the change from 426 to 498
Calculation steps:
[( 498 - 426 ) ÷ 426] x 100 = 16.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(498 - 426) / 426] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
498 - 426 = 72
72 ÷ 426 = 0.16901408450704225
0.16901408450704225 x 100 = 16.9%