96.59% is the change from 499 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 499 ) ÷ 499] x 100 = 96.59%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 499) / 499] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 499 = 482
482 ÷ 499 = 0.9659318637274549
0.9659318637274549 x 100 = 96.59%