In modern mathematics, multiplication and division have the exact same level of priority.
They are equal partners in the hierarchy of arithmetic.
When two operations have the equal priority, the universal rule is to calculate strictly from left to right.
Let us see what happens if someone incorrectly multiplies first.
They would multiply 9 by 3 to get 27.
Then, they would calculate 27 divided by 27, which gives 1.
That is why so many people mistakenly think the answer is 1.
Now, let us follow the correct mathematical rule