3.53% is the change from 481 to 498
Calculation steps:
[( 498 - 481 ) ÷ 481] x 100 = 3.53%
Formula
Percentage change = [(498 - 481) / 481] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
498 - 481 = 17
17 ÷ 481 = 0.035343035343035345
0.035343035343035345 x 100 = 3.53%