39.17% is the change from 702 to 977
Calculation steps:
[( 977 - 702 ) ÷ 702] x 100 = 39.17%
Formula
Percentage change = [(977 - 702) / 702] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
977 - 702 = 275
275 ÷ 702 = 0.39173789173789175
0.39173789173789175 x 100 = 39.17%