The discussion centers around the interpretation of fractions and their percentage equivalents, specifically questioning how 1/3 translates to 33.33% and the implications for 3/3. Participants explore the mathematical representation of these values and whether 3/3 can be considered 100% or if it falls short at 99.99%.
Participants express disagreement regarding the interpretation of 1/3 and its implications for 3/3, with no consensus reached on the matter.
The discussion highlights the nuances of decimal representation and the concept of limits in mathematics, particularly in relation to infinite series and rounding.
You are wrong. 1/3 is NOT 33% it is 33.33333333333333333333333...% and there is no end to the stream of threes.ElliotSmith said:Summary: How can 3/3 be 100%?
If 1/3 amounts to 33%, then 3/3 would be 99.99% and not a 100% whole.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
Yes, you are wrong, as has already been shown. Since the question has been asked and answered, I am closing this thread.ElliotSmith said:Summary: How can 3/3 be 100%?
If 1/3 amounts to 33%, then 3/3 would be 99.99% and not a 100% whole.
Correct me if I'm wrong.