12.78% is the change from 618 to 697
Calculation steps:
[( 697 - 618 ) ÷ 618] x 100 = 12.78%
Formula
Percentage change = [(697 - 618) / 618] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
697 - 618 = 79
79 ÷ 618 = 0.127831715210356
0.127831715210356 x 100 = 12.78%