Formula
(5 ÷ 100) x 388 = 19.4
Convert percent to decimal
5% to decimal is 5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
Multiply the decimal number with the second number
0.05 x 388 = 19.4
For example, John needs 5 percent of the shares to be in power. The number of shares is 388. How many shares does John need to buy? What is 5 percent of 388? 5 percent to decimal is equal 5 / 100 = 0.05 0.05 x 388 = 19.4 so John need to buy 19.4 shares