If you have population in A1 and no of crimes in B1

then use this in the cell you want the result

=B1/A1*100

or enter this
=B1/A1 and click on % icon on the toolbar...


" wrote:

I have poulation number and number of crimes reported. How do i determine
the percentage per capita
Example: 29,774 people in a city, 76 violent crimes reported. What is the
percentage per capita of violent crime in that city