What is the predecessor of $17$?

The correct option is A

$16$

Determine the predecessor of $17$.

The explanation for the correct option:

Option A. $16$

Any number's immediate antecedent is the value that comes before the original number.

So, the predecessor of any number is $1$ less than the given number.

Thus, the predecessor of $17$ is $17–1=16$.

Hence, Option (A) is correct.