1.21% is the change from 496 to 502
Calculation steps:
[( 502 - 496 ) ÷ 496] x 100 = 1.21%
Formula
Percentage change = [(502 - 496) / 496] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
502 - 496 = 6
6 ÷ 496 = 0.012096774193548387
0.012096774193548387 x 100 = 1.21%