50% is the change from 498 to 747
Calculation steps:
[( 747 - 498 ) ÷ 498] x 100 = 50%
Formula
Percentage change = [(747 - 498) / 498] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
747 - 498 = 249
249 ÷ 498 = 0.5
0.5 x 100 = 50%
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