Solve the Problem $590.0 \%$ B) $5900.0 \%$ C) $1.7 \%$ D) $16.9 \%$

Solve the problem. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent.
-53.1 is what percent of 9 ?

A) $590.0 \%$
B) $5900.0 \%$
C) $1.7 \%$
D) $16.9 \%$