33.33% is the percentage that corresponds to the fraction 3/9. This simple ratio shows how a part of a whole can be expressed as a percent, making it easy to compare with other numbers.
When you look at 3 out of 9 equal pieces, you’re seeing one‑third of the whole. Saying it as a percent—33.33%—lets you quickly understand the size of the part in everyday terms, like in sales or test scores.
Remember, you can use this same idea for any fraction: just turn the part into a percent and you’ll have a clear, universal way to talk about portions of a whole.