9.72% is the change from 494 to 542
Calculation steps:
[( 542 - 494 ) ÷ 494] x 100 = 9.72%
Formula
Percentage change = [(542 - 494) / 494] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
542 - 494 = 48
48 ÷ 494 = 0.09716599190283401
0.09716599190283401 x 100 = 9.72%