34.23% is the change from 742 to 996
Calculation steps:
[( 996 - 742 ) ÷ 742] x 100 = 34.23%
Formula
Percentage change = [(996 - 742) / 742] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
996 - 742 = 254
254 ÷ 742 = 0.3423180592991914
0.3423180592991914 x 100 = 34.23%