42.69% is the change from 698 to 996
Calculation steps:
[( 996 - 698 ) ÷ 698] x 100 = 42.69%
Formula
Percentage change = [(996 - 698) / 698] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
996 - 698 = 298
298 ÷ 698 = 0.4269340974212034
0.4269340974212034 x 100 = 42.69%