49.4% is the change from 500 to 747
Calculation steps:
[( 747 - 500 ) ÷ 500] x 100 = 49.4%
Formula
Percentage change = [(747 - 500) / 500] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
747 - 500 = 247
247 ÷ 500 = 0.494
0.494 x 100 = 49.4%
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