39.88% is the change from 499 to 698
Calculation steps:
[( 698 - 499 ) ÷ 499] x 100 = 39.88%
Formula
Percentage change = [(698 - 499) / 499] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
698 - 499 = 199
199 ÷ 499 = 0.39879759519038077
0.39879759519038077 x 100 = 39.88%