2.42% is the change from 496 to 508
Calculation steps:
[( 508 - 496 ) ÷ 496] x 100 = 2.42%
Formula
Percentage change = [(508 - 496) / 496] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
508 - 496 = 12
12 ÷ 496 = 0.024193548387096774
0.024193548387096774 x 100 = 2.42%