32.19% is the change from 494 to 653
Calculation steps:
[( 653 - 494 ) ÷ 494] x 100 = 32.19%
Formula
Percentage change = [(653 - 494) / 494] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
653 - 494 = 159
159 ÷ 494 = 0.32186234817813764
0.32186234817813764 x 100 = 32.19%