50.4% is the change from 498 to 749
Calculation steps:
[( 749 - 498 ) ÷ 498] x 100 = 50.4%
Formula
Percentage change = [(749 - 498) / 498] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
749 - 498 = 251
251 ÷ 498 = 0.5040160642570282
0.5040160642570282 x 100 = 50.4%