45.36% is the change from 496 to 721
Calculation steps:
[( 721 - 496 ) ÷ 496] x 100 = 45.36%
Formula
Percentage change = [(721 - 496) / 496] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
721 - 496 = 225
225 ÷ 496 = 0.4536290322580645
0.4536290322580645 x 100 = 45.36%