7.98% is the change from 677 to 731
Calculation steps:
[( 731 - 677 ) ÷ 677] x 100 = 7.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(731 - 677) / 677] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
731 - 677 = 54
54 ÷ 677 = 0.07976366322008863
0.07976366322008863 x 100 = 7.98%