23.48% is the change from 494 to 610
Calculation steps:
[( 610 - 494 ) ÷ 494] x 100 = 23.48%
Formula
Percentage change = [(610 - 494) / 494] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
610 - 494 = 116
116 ÷ 494 = 0.23481781376518218
0.23481781376518218 x 100 = 23.48%