Formula
350 ÷ 5%
Convert percent to decimal
5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
Divide number by decimal number (from the first step)
350 ÷ 0.05 = 7000 So 350 is 5% of 7000
For example, John owns 350 shares, and the percentage of John shares is 5%. 350 is 5 Percent of what? 5 ÷ 100 = 0.05 350 ÷ 0.05 = 7000 So 350 is 5% of 7000, that mean John has 350 of 7000 shares