22.99% is the change from 609 to 749
Calculation steps:
[( 749 - 609 ) ÷ 609] x 100 = 22.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(749 - 609) / 609] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
749 - 609 = 140
140 ÷ 609 = 0.22988505747126436
0.22988505747126436 x 100 = 22.99%