48.8% is the change from 498 to 741
Calculation steps:
[( 741 - 498 ) ÷ 498] x 100 = 48.8%
Formula
Percentage change = [(741 - 498) / 498] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
741 - 498 = 243
243 ÷ 498 = 0.4879518072289157
0.4879518072289157 x 100 = 48.8%