Formula
480 ÷ 12%
Convert percent to decimal
12 ÷ 100 = 0.12
Divide number by decimal number (from the first step)
480 ÷ 0.12 = 4000 So 480 is 12% of 4000
For example, John owns 480 shares, and the percentage of John shares is 12%. 480 is 12 Percent of what? 12 ÷ 100 = 0.12 480 ÷ 0.12 = 4000 So 480 is 12% of 4000, that mean John has 480 of 4000 shares