Formula
388 ÷ 5%
Convert percent to decimal
5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
Divide number by decimal number (from the first step)
388 ÷ 0.05 = 7760 So 388 is 5% of 7760
For example, John owns 388 shares, and the percentage of John shares is 5%. 388 is 5 Percent of what? 5 ÷ 100 = 0.05 388 ÷ 0.05 = 7760 So 388 is 5% of 7760, that mean John has 388 of 7760 shares