40% is the change from 495 to 693
Calculation steps:
[( 693 - 495 ) ÷ 495] x 100 = 40%
Formula
Percentage change = [(693 - 495) / 495] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
693 - 495 = 198
198 ÷ 495 = 0.4
0.4 x 100 = 40%
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