40.59% is the change from 542 to 762
Calculation steps:
[( 762 - 542 ) ÷ 542] x 100 = 40.59%
Formula
Percentage change = [(762 - 542) / 542] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
762 - 542 = 220
220 ÷ 542 = 0.4059040590405904
0.4059040590405904 x 100 = 40.59%