12.9% is the change from 659 to 744
Calculation steps:
[( 744 - 659 ) ÷ 659] x 100 = 12.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(744 - 659) / 659] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
744 - 659 = 85
85 ÷ 659 = 0.12898330804248861
0.12898330804248861 x 100 = 12.9%