Formula
(68 ÷ 100) x 425 = 289
Convert percent to decimal
68% to decimal is 68 ÷ 100 = 0.68
Multiply the decimal number with the second number
0.68 x 425 = 289
For example, John needs 68 percent of the shares to be in power. The number of shares is 425. How many shares does John need to buy? What is 68 percent of 425? 68 percent to decimal is equal 68 / 100 = 0.68 0.68 x 425 = 289 so John need to buy 289 shares