Formula
(68 ÷ 100) x 400 = 272
Convert percent to decimal
68% to decimal is 68 ÷ 100 = 0.68
Multiply the decimal number with the second number
0.68 x 400 = 272
For example, John needs 68 percent of the shares to be in power. The number of shares is 400. How many shares does John need to buy? What is 68 percent of 400? 68 percent to decimal is equal 68 / 100 = 0.68 0.68 x 400 = 272 so John need to buy 272 shares