49.91% is the change from 579 to 868
Calculation steps:
[( 868 - 579 ) ÷ 579] x 100 = 49.91%
Formula
Percentage change = [(868 - 579) / 579] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
868 - 579 = 289
289 ÷ 579 = 0.4991364421416235
0.4991364421416235 x 100 = 49.91%