48.99% is the change from 494 to 736
Calculation steps:
[( 736 - 494 ) ÷ 494] x 100 = 48.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(736 - 494) / 494] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
736 - 494 = 242
242 ÷ 494 = 0.4898785425101215
0.4898785425101215 x 100 = 48.99%