39.63% is the change from 540 to 754
Calculation steps:
[( 754 - 540 ) ÷ 540] x 100 = 39.63%
Formula
Percentage change = [(754 - 540) / 540] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
754 - 540 = 214
214 ÷ 540 = 0.3962962962962963
0.3962962962962963 x 100 = 39.63%