2.99% is the change from 703 to 724
Calculation steps:
[( 724 - 703 ) ÷ 703] x 100 = 2.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(724 - 703) / 703] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
724 - 703 = 21
21 ÷ 703 = 0.029871977240398292
0.029871977240398292 x 100 = 2.99%