49.9% is the change from 495 to 742
Calculation steps:
[( 742 - 495 ) ÷ 495] x 100 = 49.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(742 - 495) / 495] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
742 - 495 = 247
247 ÷ 495 = 0.498989898989899
0.498989898989899 x 100 = 49.9%