97.36% is the change from 493 to 973
Calculation steps:
[( 973 - 493 ) ÷ 493] x 100 = 97.36%
Formula
Percentage change = [(973 - 493) / 493] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
973 - 493 = 480
480 ÷ 493 = 0.973630831643002
0.973630831643002 x 100 = 97.36%