Problem After learning how to fly, Wendy reduced her daily commute time by 75%. Previously, her commute took m minutes. (Choice A) A 0.75m (Choice B) B 0.25m (Choice C) C 1.75m (Choice D) 1/4m

Question

Which of the following expressions could represent Wendy's commute time, in minutes, after she learned how to fly?



Answer 1

B) .25m

reduce by 75% leaves 100-75 = 25% = .25

D) would also be correct, if it were (1/4)m but as written it means 1/(4m) which is wrong