43.89% is the change from 679 to 977
Calculation steps:
[( 977 - 679 ) ÷ 679] x 100 = 43.89%
Formula
Percentage change = [(977 - 679) / 679] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
977 - 679 = 298
298 ÷ 679 = 0.43888070692194403
0.43888070692194403 x 100 = 43.89%