show the difference between two cells as a percentage

[ned 51]

Hi I have a data base of members , with four levels of membership, and I want to show the percentage of each level against the total membership ,can anyone assist with a formula please.

[popipipo]

=a1/sum(a$1:a$4)

something like this??

[ned 51]

HI, Popipipo
that formula doesn't return a final total of 100%

Normal 1960 34.78%
Reduced 155 4.22%
Pensioner 297 8.44%
Life 340 10.55%
Blank 66 2.29%
Total 2818 60.26%

[Ace_XL]

You need to exclude the 'Total' from the SUM() calculation

hence..

=B1/SUM($B$1:$B$5)

Copy down

[popipipo]

Take a look at these numbers.

[ned 51]

"popipino and "ace excel , both on the ball, percentages seem ok many thanks to you both.

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