Formula
425 ÷ 5%
Convert percent to decimal
5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
Divide number by decimal number (from the first step)
425 ÷ 0.05 = 8500 So 425 is 5% of 8500
For example, John owns 425 shares, and the percentage of John shares is 5%. 425 is 5 Percent of what? 5 ÷ 100 = 0.05 425 ÷ 0.05 = 8500 So 425 is 5% of 8500, that mean John has 425 of 8500 shares