If we need to print the character % (percent) in a formatting print statement (like fprintf or sprintf). The method described in the on line manual is

a.

To use an escape sequence \%

b.

To use %s (s stands for string) and provide an extra argument '%'

c.

Write it as "percent" and matlab will replace it with %

d.

To use double percent %%

e.

The only way to do this is to leave flowers on the graves of the inventors of matlab.