Question

A pretzel stick measures 6 inches in length Mr Bates just took a bite of it and now it is 35% smaller Which of the following expressions can be used to

6(0.35)
6(0.65)
6-6 (0.35)
6- 6 (0.65)

Answer 1

the answer is B

it is 35% smaller which is another way of saying the pretzel is 65% of its original size. to find the new size we multiply it by .65 so the answer is B

Answer 2

Answer: B.

Step-by-step explanation: Mr. Bates made the pretzel 35% SMALLER. That means that the remains of the pretzel is 65% of the original 100% of the pretzel. Therefore, the answer is B.