49.9% is the change from 481 to 721
Calculation steps:
[( 721 - 481 ) ÷ 481] x 100 = 49.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(721 - 481) / 481] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
721 - 481 = 240
240 ÷ 481 = 0.498960498960499
0.498960498960499 x 100 = 49.9%