49% is the change from 498 to 742
Calculation steps:
[( 742 - 498 ) ÷ 498] x 100 = 49%
Formula
Percentage change = [(742 - 498) / 498] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
742 - 498 = 244
244 ÷ 498 = 0.4899598393574297
0.4899598393574297 x 100 = 49%