42.74% is the change from 496 to 708
Calculation steps:
[( 708 - 496 ) ÷ 496] x 100 = 42.74%
Formula
Percentage change = [(708 - 496) / 496] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
708 - 496 = 212
212 ÷ 496 = 0.4274193548387097
0.4274193548387097 x 100 = 42.74%