5.79% is the change from 708 to 749
Calculation steps:
[( 749 - 708 ) ÷ 708] x 100 = 5.79%
Formula
Percentage change = [(749 - 708) / 708] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
749 - 708 = 41
41 ÷ 708 = 0.05790960451977401
0.05790960451977401 x 100 = 5.79%