95.99% is the change from 499 to 978
Calculation steps:
[( 978 - 499 ) ÷ 499] x 100 = 95.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(978 - 499) / 499] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
978 - 499 = 479
479 ÷ 499 = 0.9599198396793587
0.9599198396793587 x 100 = 95.99%