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%.