6.85% is the change from 701 to 749
Calculation steps:
[( 749 - 701 ) ÷ 701] x 100 = 6.85%
Formula
Percentage change = [(749 - 701) / 701] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
749 - 701 = 48
48 ÷ 701 = 0.06847360912981455
0.06847360912981455 x 100 = 6.85%