34.44% is the change from 726 to 976
Calculation steps:
[( 976 - 726 ) ÷ 726] x 100 = 34.44%
Formula
Percentage change = [(976 - 726) / 726] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
976 - 726 = 250
250 ÷ 726 = 0.3443526170798898
0.3443526170798898 x 100 = 34.44%