33.88% is the change from 726 to 972
Calculation steps:
[( 972 - 726 ) ÷ 726] x 100 = 33.88%
Formula
Percentage change = [(972 - 726) / 726] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
972 - 726 = 246
246 ÷ 726 = 0.33884297520661155
0.33884297520661155 x 100 = 33.88%