49.62% is the change from 659 to 986
Calculation steps:
[( 986 - 659 ) ÷ 659] x 100 = 49.62%
Formula
Percentage change = [(986 - 659) / 659] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
986 - 659 = 327
327 ÷ 659 = 0.496206373292868
0.496206373292868 x 100 = 49.62%