39% is the change from 500 to 695
Calculation steps:
[( 695 - 500 ) ÷ 500] x 100 = 39%
Formula
Percentage change = [(695 - 500) / 500] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
695 - 500 = 195
195 ÷ 500 = 0.39
0.39 x 100 = 39%
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