59.4% is the change from 500 to 797
Calculation steps:
[( 797 - 500 ) ÷ 500] x 100 = 59.4%
Formula
Percentage change = [(797 - 500) / 500] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
797 - 500 = 297
297 ÷ 500 = 0.594
0.594 x 100 = 59.4%
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