49.7% is the change from 495 to 741
Calculation steps:
[( 741 - 495 ) ÷ 495] x 100 = 49.7%
Formula
Percentage change = [(741 - 495) / 495] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
741 - 495 = 246
246 ÷ 495 = 0.49696969696969695
0.49696969696969695 x 100 = 49.7%