Formula
(162 ÷ 100) x 450 = 729
Convert percent to decimal
162% to decimal is 162 ÷ 100 = 1.62
Multiply the decimal number with the second number
1.62 x 450 = 729
For example, John needs 162 percent of the shares to be in power. The number of shares is 450. How many shares does John need to buy? What is 162 percent of 450? 162 percent to decimal is equal 162 / 100 = 1.62 1.62 x 450 = 729 so John need to buy 729 shares