49.77% is the change from 659 to 987
Calculation steps:
[( 987 - 659 ) ÷ 659] x 100 = 49.77%
Formula
Percentage change = [(987 - 659) / 659] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
987 - 659 = 328
328 ÷ 659 = 0.4977238239757208
0.4977238239757208 x 100 = 49.77%