Bryan reads for x minutes. Kelly reads for one-fourth the amount of time Bryan reads. Which statement explains why 1/4 x and 0.25x can each find the number of minutes Kelly reads?

Question 1 options:

A:The fraction 1/4 is equivalent to the decimal 0.75. Therefore, 1/4 x can be rewritten as 0.75x.

B:The expressions are not equivalent.

C:Multiplying by 4 is the same as multiplying by 25%.

D:Multiplying 1/4 is the same as multiplying by 25%.

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Taniyah Poole

13 January, 03:32

Bryan reads for x minutes. Kelly reads for one-fourth the amount of time Bryan reads. Which statement explains why 1/4 x and 0.25x can each find the number of minutes Kelly reads?

Question 1 options:

A:The fraction 1/4 is equivalent to the decimal 0.75. Therefore, 1/4 x can be rewritten as 0.75x.

B:The expressions are not equivalent.

C:Multiplying by 4 is the same as multiplying by 25%.

D:Multiplying 1/4 is the same as multiplying by 25%.

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Curry · Answer 1

The answer is d, as 1/4's percentage equivalent is 25%. if you have x amount of minutes that Bryan reads, if you multiply that by either 1/4 or 25% you find how much Kelly has read.