27.75% is the change from 555 to 709
Calculation steps:
[( 709 - 555 ) ÷ 555] x 100 = 27.75%
Formula
Percentage change = [(709 - 555) / 555] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
709 - 555 = 154
154 ÷ 555 = 0.2774774774774775
0.2774774774774775 x 100 = 27.75%