Formula
420 ÷ 240%
Convert percent to decimal
240 ÷ 100 = 2.4
Divide number by decimal number (from the first step)
420 ÷ 2.4 = 175 So 420 is 240% of 175
For example, John owns 420 shares, and the percentage of John shares is 240%. 420 is 240 Percent of what? 240 ÷ 100 = 2.4 420 ÷ 2.4 = 175 So 420 is 240% of 175, that mean John has 420 of 175 shares