71.2% is the change from 493 to 844
Calculation steps:
[( 844 - 493 ) ÷ 493] x 100 = 71.2%
Formula
Percentage change = [(844 - 493) / 493] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
844 - 493 = 351
351 ÷ 493 = 0.7119675456389453
0.7119675456389453 x 100 = 71.2%