45.97% is the change from 496 to 724
Calculation steps:
[( 724 - 496 ) ÷ 496] x 100 = 45.97%
Formula
Percentage change = [(724 - 496) / 496] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
724 - 496 = 228
228 ÷ 496 = 0.4596774193548387
0.4596774193548387 x 100 = 45.97%