2.34% is the change from 727 to 744
Calculation steps:
[( 744 - 727 ) ÷ 727] x 100 = 2.34%
Formula
Percentage change = [(744 - 727) / 727] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
744 - 727 = 17
17 ÷ 727 = 0.023383768913342505
0.023383768913342505 x 100 = 2.34%