39.96% is the change from 498 to 697
Calculation steps:
[( 697 - 498 ) ÷ 498] x 100 = 39.96%
Formula
Percentage change = [(697 - 498) / 498] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
697 - 498 = 199
199 ÷ 498 = 0.39959839357429716
0.39959839357429716 x 100 = 39.96%