98.98% is the change from 492 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 492 ) ÷ 492] x 100 = 98.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 492) / 492] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 492 = 487
487 ÷ 492 = 0.9898373983739838
0.9898373983739838 x 100 = 98.98%