34.85% is the change from 726 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 726 ) ÷ 726] x 100 = 34.85%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 726) / 726] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 726 = 253
253 ÷ 726 = 0.3484848484848485
0.3484848484848485 x 100 = 34.85%