31.67% is the change from 742 to 977
Calculation steps:
[( 977 - 742 ) ÷ 742] x 100 = 31.67%
Formula
Percentage change = [(977 - 742) / 742] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
977 - 742 = 235
235 ÷ 742 = 0.316711590296496
0.316711590296496 x 100 = 31.67%