5.96% is the change from 688 to 729
Calculation steps:
[( 729 - 688 ) ÷ 688] x 100 = 5.96%
Formula
Percentage change = [(729 - 688) / 688] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
729 - 688 = 41
41 ÷ 688 = 0.059593023255813955
0.059593023255813955 x 100 = 5.96%