B If 1/3 amounts to 33.33%, then 3/3 is 99.99% and not an entire whole?

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The discussion centers on the misconception that if 1/3 equals 33%, then 3/3 should equal 99.99% instead of 100%. Participants clarify that 1/3 is actually 33.333..., an infinite decimal, which means that 3/3 does indeed equal 100%. The thread concludes with a definitive correction of the original assertion, emphasizing the importance of understanding repeating decimals in mathematical calculations. The discussion is closed after addressing the misunderstanding.
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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.
 
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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.
You are wrong. 1/3 is NOT 33% it is 33.33333333333333333333333...% and there is no end to the stream of threes.
 
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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.
 
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