35.8% is the change from 500 to 679
Calculation steps:
[( 679 - 500 ) ÷ 500] x 100 = 35.8%
Formula
Percentage change = [(679 - 500) / 500] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
679 - 500 = 179
179 ÷ 500 = 0.358
0.358 x 100 = 35.8%
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