50.59% is the change from 597 to 899
Calculation steps:
[( 899 - 597 ) ÷ 597] x 100 = 50.59%
Formula
Percentage change = [(899 - 597) / 597] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
899 - 597 = 302
302 ÷ 597 = 0.5058626465661642
0.5058626465661642 x 100 = 50.59%