50% is the change from 496 to 744
Calculation steps:
[( 744 - 496 ) ÷ 496] x 100 = 50%
Formula
Percentage change = [(744 - 496) / 496] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
744 - 496 = 248
248 ÷ 496 = 0.5
0.5 x 100 = 50%
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