Formula
450 ÷ 90%
Convert percent to decimal
90 ÷ 100 = 0.9
Divide number by decimal number (from the first step)
450 ÷ 0.9 = 500 So 450 is 90% of 500
For example, John owns 450 shares, and the percentage of John shares is 90%. 450 is 90 Percent of what? 90 ÷ 100 = 0.9 450 ÷ 0.9 = 500 So 450 is 90% of 500, that mean John has 450 of 500 shares