The eternal battle between math and common sense strikes again! When 9 is 1/3% of a number, the answer is indeed 2,700 (because 9 ÷ (1/3 ÷ 100) = 2,700). But our brains automatically want to say "27" because we're hardwired to think percentages work in neat, tidy ways. The percentage symbol is mathematical trickery at its finest. That tiny "%" sign transforms the problem from "what's 3 times 9" into "what number, when multiplied by 0.00333..., gives you 9?" No wonder people argue in the comments! Pro tip: whenever you see fractions AND percentages together, grab your calculator and a stress ball. You're gonna need both.