34.9% is the change from 722 to 974
Calculation steps:
[( 974 - 722 ) ÷ 722] x 100 = 34.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(974 - 722) / 722] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
974 - 722 = 252
252 ÷ 722 = 0.3490304709141274
0.3490304709141274 x 100 = 34.9%