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12 February, 09:20

Cara has driven one-fifth of the total distance, d, to her destination. Which statement explains why both 1/5d and 0.2d can find the distance she has driven?

A Multiplying by 15 is the same as multiplying by 2%.

B The fraction 15 is the same as the decimal 0.8. Therefore, 1/5d can be written as 0.8d.

C Multiplying by 15 is the same as multiplying by 20%.

D

The expressions are not equivalent.

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  1. 12 February, 09:39
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    The correct answer is option C, Multiplying by 1/5 is the same as multiplying by 20%.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The equation 1/5 = 1 divided by 5 = 0.2

    and 0.2 can be expressed as 20%

    Thus both the factor 1/5 and 20 % are same
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