42.94% is the change from 496 to 709
Calculation steps:
[( 709 - 496 ) ÷ 496] x 100 = 42.94%
Formula
Percentage change = [(709 - 496) / 496] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
709 - 496 = 213
213 ÷ 496 = 0.42943548387096775
0.42943548387096775 x 100 = 42.94%