38.97% is the change from 698 to 970
Calculation steps:
[( 970 - 698 ) ÷ 698] x 100 = 38.97%
Formula
Percentage change = [(970 - 698) / 698] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
970 - 698 = 272
272 ÷ 698 = 0.38968481375358166
0.38968481375358166 x 100 = 38.97%