2.53% is the change from 711 to 729
Calculation steps:
[( 729 - 711 ) ÷ 711] x 100 = 2.53%
Formula
Percentage change = [(729 - 711) / 711] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
729 - 711 = 18
18 ÷ 711 = 0.02531645569620253
0.02531645569620253 x 100 = 2.53%