59.08% is the change from 501 to 797
Calculation steps:
[( 797 - 501 ) ÷ 501] x 100 = 59.08%
Formula
Percentage change = [(797 - 501) / 501] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
797 - 501 = 296
296 ÷ 501 = 0.590818363273453
0.590818363273453 x 100 = 59.08%