Formula
(240 ÷ 100) x 475 = 1140
Convert percent to decimal
240% to decimal is 240 ÷ 100 = 2.4
Multiply the decimal number with the second number
2.4 x 475 = 1140
For example, John needs 240 percent of the shares to be in power. The number of shares is 475. How many shares does John need to buy? What is 240 percent of 475? 240 percent to decimal is equal 240 / 100 = 2.4 2.4 x 475 = 1140 so John need to buy 1140 shares