34.57% is the change from 729 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 729 ) ÷ 729] x 100 = 34.57%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 729) / 729] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 729 = 252
252 ÷ 729 = 0.345679012345679
0.345679012345679 x 100 = 34.57%