6.09% is the change from 493 to 523
Calculation steps:
[( 523 - 493 ) ÷ 493] x 100 = 6.09%
Formula
Percentage change = [(523 - 493) / 493] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
523 - 493 = 30
30 ÷ 493 = 0.060851926977687626
0.060851926977687626 x 100 = 6.09%