50.3% is the change from 495 to 744
Calculation steps:
[( 744 - 495 ) ÷ 495] x 100 = 50.3%
Formula
Percentage change = [(744 - 495) / 495] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
744 - 495 = 249
249 ÷ 495 = 0.503030303030303
0.503030303030303 x 100 = 50.3%