Formula
(180 ÷ 100) x 290 = 522
Convert percent to decimal
180% to decimal is 180 ÷ 100 = 1.8
Multiply the decimal number with the second number
1.8 x 290 = 522
For example, John needs 180 percent of the shares to be in power. The number of shares is 290. How many shares does John need to buy? What is 180 percent of 290? 180 percent to decimal is equal 180 / 100 = 1.8 1.8 x 290 = 522 so John need to buy 522 shares