2.49% is the change from 481 to 493
Calculation steps:
[( 493 - 481 ) ÷ 481] x 100 = 2.49%
Formula
Percentage change = [(493 - 481) / 481] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
493 - 481 = 12
12 ÷ 481 = 0.02494802494802495
0.02494802494802495 x 100 = 2.49%