Formula
(500 ÷ 100) x 145 = 725
Convert percent to decimal
500% to decimal is 500 ÷ 100 = 5
Multiply the decimal number with the second number
5 x 145 = 725
For example, John needs 500 percent of the shares to be in power. The number of shares is 145. How many shares does John need to buy? What is 500 percent of 145? 500 percent to decimal is equal 500 / 100 = 5 5 x 145 = 725 so John need to buy 725 shares