Formula
382 ÷ 5%
Convert percent to decimal
5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
Divide number by decimal number (from the first step)
382 ÷ 0.05 = 7640 So 382 is 5% of 7640
For example, John owns 382 shares, and the percentage of John shares is 5%. 382 is 5 Percent of what? 5 ÷ 100 = 0.05 382 ÷ 0.05 = 7640 So 382 is 5% of 7640, that mean John has 382 of 7640 shares