98.41% is the change from 502 to 996
Calculation steps:
[( 996 - 502 ) ÷ 502] x 100 = 98.41%
Formula
Percentage change = [(996 - 502) / 502] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
996 - 502 = 494
494 ÷ 502 = 0.9840637450199203
0.9840637450199203 x 100 = 98.41%