Formula
(240 ÷ 100) x 460 = 1104
Convert percent to decimal
240% to decimal is 240 ÷ 100 = 2.4
Multiply the decimal number with the second number
2.4 x 460 = 1104
For example, John needs 240 percent of the shares to be in power. The number of shares is 460. How many shares does John need to buy? What is 240 percent of 460? 240 percent to decimal is equal 240 / 100 = 2.4 2.4 x 460 = 1104 so John need to buy 1104 shares