How do I print a '%' sign using string formatting?

Question

I\'ve made a little script to calculator percent; however, I wish to actually include the \'%\' within the message printed...

Tried this at the start - didn\'t work.

Answer 1

Or use format() function, which is more elegant.

percent = 12
print "Percentage: {}%".format(percent)

4 years later edit

Now In Python3x print() requires parenthesis.

percent = 12
print ("Percentage: {}%".format(percent))