72% is the change from 500 to 860
Calculation steps:
[( 860 - 500 ) ÷ 500] x 100 = 72%
Formula
Percentage change = [(860 - 500) / 500] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
860 - 500 = 360
360 ÷ 500 = 0.72
0.72 x 100 = 72%
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