6.98% is the change from 688 to 736
Calculation steps:
[( 736 - 688 ) ÷ 688] x 100 = 6.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(736 - 688) / 688] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
736 - 688 = 48
48 ÷ 688 = 0.06976744186046512
0.06976744186046512 x 100 = 6.98%