39.94% is the change from 701 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 701 ) ÷ 701] x 100 = 39.94%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 701) / 701] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 701 = 280
280 ÷ 701 = 0.39942938659058486
0.39942938659058486 x 100 = 39.94%