6.39% is the change from 704 to 749
Calculation steps:
[( 749 - 704 ) ÷ 704] x 100 = 6.39%
Formula
Percentage change = [(749 - 704) / 704] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
749 - 704 = 45
45 ÷ 704 = 0.06392045454545454
0.06392045454545454 x 100 = 6.39%