1.62% is the change from 493 to 501
Calculation steps:
[( 501 - 493 ) ÷ 493] x 100 = 1.62%
Formula
Percentage change = [(501 - 493) / 493] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
501 - 493 = 8
8 ÷ 493 = 0.016227180527383367
0.016227180527383367 x 100 = 1.62%