42.25% is the change from 684 to 973
Calculation steps:
[( 973 - 684 ) ÷ 684] x 100 = 42.25%
Formula
Percentage change = [(973 - 684) / 684] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
973 - 684 = 289
289 ÷ 684 = 0.42251461988304095
0.42251461988304095 x 100 = 42.25%