24.9% is the change from 494 to 617
Calculation steps:
[( 617 - 494 ) ÷ 494] x 100 = 24.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(617 - 494) / 494] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
617 - 494 = 123
123 ÷ 494 = 0.24898785425101214
0.24898785425101214 x 100 = 24.9%