36.52% is the change from 712 to 972
Calculation steps:
[( 972 - 712 ) ÷ 712] x 100 = 36.52%
Formula
Percentage change = [(972 - 712) / 712] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
972 - 712 = 260
260 ÷ 712 = 0.3651685393258427
0.3651685393258427 x 100 = 36.52%