44.29% is the change from 499 to 720
Calculation steps:
[( 720 - 499 ) ÷ 499] x 100 = 44.29%
Formula
Percentage change = [(720 - 499) / 499] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
720 - 499 = 221
221 ÷ 499 = 0.44288577154308617
0.44288577154308617 x 100 = 44.29%