46.37% is the change from 496 to 726
Calculation steps:
[( 726 - 496 ) ÷ 496] x 100 = 46.37%
Formula
Percentage change = [(726 - 496) / 496] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
726 - 496 = 230
230 ÷ 496 = 0.4637096774193548
0.4637096774193548 x 100 = 46.37%