Formula
(475 ÷ 100) x 240 = 1140
Convert percent to decimal
475% to decimal is 475 ÷ 100 = 4.75
Multiply the decimal number with the second number
4.75 x 240 = 1140
For example, John needs 475 percent of the shares to be in power. The number of shares is 240. How many shares does John need to buy? What is 475 percent of 240? 475 percent to decimal is equal 475 / 100 = 4.75 4.75 x 240 = 1140 so John need to buy 1140 shares