Formula
(425 ÷ 100) x 162 = 688.5
Convert percent to decimal
425% to decimal is 425 ÷ 100 = 4.25
Multiply the decimal number with the second number
4.25 x 162 = 688.5
For example, John needs 425 percent of the shares to be in power. The number of shares is 162. How many shares does John need to buy? What is 425 percent of 162? 425 percent to decimal is equal 425 / 100 = 4.25 4.25 x 162 = 688.5 so John need to buy 688.5 shares