43.61% is the change from 493 to 708
Calculation steps:
[( 708 - 493 ) ÷ 493] x 100 = 43.61%
Formula
Percentage change = [(708 - 493) / 493] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
708 - 493 = 215
215 ÷ 493 = 0.43610547667342797
0.43610547667342797 x 100 = 43.61%