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%.