Formula
(300 ÷ 100) x 180 = 540
Convert percent to decimal
300% to decimal is 300 ÷ 100 = 3
Multiply the decimal number with the second number
3 x 180 = 540
For example, John needs 300 percent of the shares to be in power. The number of shares is 180. How many shares does John need to buy? What is 300 percent of 180? 300 percent to decimal is equal 300 / 100 = 3 3 x 180 = 540 so John need to buy 540 shares