Formula
375 ÷ 5%
Convert percent to decimal
5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
Divide number by decimal number (from the first step)
375 ÷ 0.05 = 7500 So 375 is 5% of 7500
For example, John owns 375 shares, and the percentage of John shares is 5%. 375 is 5 Percent of what? 5 ÷ 100 = 0.05 375 ÷ 0.05 = 7500 So 375 is 5% of 7500, that mean John has 375 of 7500 shares