Formula
357 ÷ 5%
Convert percent to decimal
5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
Divide number by decimal number (from the first step)
357 ÷ 0.05 = 7140 So 357 is 5% of 7140
For example, John owns 357 shares, and the percentage of John shares is 5%. 357 is 5 Percent of what? 5 ÷ 100 = 0.05 357 ÷ 0.05 = 7140 So 357 is 5% of 7140, that mean John has 357 of 7140 shares