Formula
450 ÷ 12%
Convert percent to decimal
12 ÷ 100 = 0.12
Divide number by decimal number (from the first step)
450 ÷ 0.12 = 3750 So 450 is 12% of 3750
For example, John owns 450 shares, and the percentage of John shares is 12%. 450 is 12 Percent of what? 12 ÷ 100 = 0.12 450 ÷ 0.12 = 3750 So 450 is 12% of 3750, that mean John has 450 of 3750 shares