61.82% is the change from 605 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 605 ) ÷ 605] x 100 = 61.82%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 605) / 605] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 605 = 374
374 ÷ 605 = 0.6181818181818182
0.6181818181818182 x 100 = 61.82%