Formula
(350 ÷ 100) x 5 = 17.5
Convert percent to decimal
350% to decimal is 350 ÷ 100 = 3.5
Multiply the decimal number with the second number
3.5 x 5 = 17.5
For example, John needs 350 percent of the shares to be in power. The number of shares is 5. How many shares does John need to buy? What is 350 percent of 5? 350 percent to decimal is equal 350 / 100 = 3.5 3.5 x 5 = 17.5 so John need to buy 17.5 shares