What is 1/3 of 99?

To find 1/3 of 99, you can multiply 99 by the fraction 1/3. This calculation involves dividing 99 by 3, which can be done through long division or simpler arithmetic.

First, when you divide 99 by 3, you ask how many times 3 can go into 9, which is 3 times, giving you 9. Then, bringing down the next digit (the last 9), you again find that 3 fits into 9 three times. Therefore, 99 divided by 3 equals 33.

This calculation shows that 1/3 of 99 is indeed 33, confirming that the correct answer is the one that states 33.