34.2% is the change from 731 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 731 ) ÷ 731] x 100 = 34.2%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 731) / 731] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 731 = 250
250 ÷ 731 = 0.34199726402188785
0.34199726402188785 x 100 = 34.2%