2.49% is the change from 723 to 741
Calculation steps:
[( 741 - 723 ) ÷ 723] x 100 = 2.49%
Formula
Percentage change = [(741 - 723) / 723] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
741 - 723 = 18
18 ÷ 723 = 0.024896265560165973
0.024896265560165973 x 100 = 2.49%