2.98% is the change from 705 to 726
Calculation steps:
[( 726 - 705 ) ÷ 705] x 100 = 2.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(726 - 705) / 705] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
726 - 705 = 21
21 ÷ 705 = 0.029787234042553193
0.029787234042553193 x 100 = 2.98%