98.59% is the change from 496 to 985
Calculation steps:
[( 985 - 496 ) ÷ 496] x 100 = 98.59%
Formula
Percentage change = [(985 - 496) / 496] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
985 - 496 = 489
489 ÷ 496 = 0.9858870967741935
0.9858870967741935 x 100 = 98.59%