2.44% is the change from 698 to 715
Calculation steps:
[( 715 - 698 ) ÷ 698] x 100 = 2.44%
Formula
Percentage change = [(715 - 698) / 698] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
715 - 698 = 17
17 ÷ 698 = 0.024355300859598854
0.024355300859598854 x 100 = 2.44%