Formula
(5 ÷ 100) x 351 = 17.55
Convert percent to decimal
5% to decimal is 5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
Multiply the decimal number with the second number
0.05 x 351 = 17.55
For example, John needs 5 percent of the shares to be in power. The number of shares is 351. How many shares does John need to buy? What is 5 percent of 351? 5 percent to decimal is equal 5 / 100 = 0.05 0.05 x 351 = 17.55 so John need to buy 17.55 shares