6.28% is the change from 494 to 525
Calculation steps:
[( 525 - 494 ) ÷ 494] x 100 = 6.28%
Formula
Percentage change = [(525 - 494) / 494] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
525 - 494 = 31
31 ÷ 494 = 0.06275303643724696
0.06275303643724696 x 100 = 6.28%