Formula
423 ÷ 5%
Convert percent to decimal
5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
Divide number by decimal number (from the first step)
423 ÷ 0.05 = 8460 So 423 is 5% of 8460
For example, John owns 423 shares, and the percentage of John shares is 5%. 423 is 5 Percent of what? 5 ÷ 100 = 0.05 423 ÷ 0.05 = 8460 So 423 is 5% of 8460, that mean John has 423 of 8460 shares