96.98% is the change from 496 to 977
Calculation steps:
[( 977 - 496 ) ÷ 496] x 100 = 96.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(977 - 496) / 496] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
977 - 496 = 481
481 ÷ 496 = 0.969758064516129
0.969758064516129 x 100 = 96.98%