Formula
500 ÷ 90%
Convert percent to decimal
90 ÷ 100 = 0.9
Divide number by decimal number (from the first step)
500 ÷ 0.9 = 555.56 So 500 is 90% of 555.56
For example, John owns 500 shares, and the percentage of John shares is 90%. 500 is 90 Percent of what? 90 ÷ 100 = 0.9 500 ÷ 0.9 = 555.56 So 500 is 90% of 555.56, that mean John has 500 of 555.56 shares