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Bryan reads for x minuets. Kelly Reads for 1/4 the amount of time Brian reads.

Which statement explains 1/4x and 0.25x can each find the number of minuets jelly reads?

A. The fraction 1/4 is equivalent to the decimal 0.75 .there for 1/4 X can be written as 0.75X.

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

C. The expressions are not equivalent.

D. Multiplying by four is the same as multiplying by 25%

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Option B is correct.
1/4 = 0.25 = 25%, so 1/4x = 0.25x = 25% of x
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