96.36% is the change from 495 to 972
Calculation steps:
[( 972 - 495 ) ÷ 495] x 100 = 96.36%
Formula
Percentage change = [(972 - 495) / 495] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
972 - 495 = 477
477 ÷ 495 = 0.9636363636363636
0.9636363636363636 x 100 = 96.36%