Elaina wrote two correct variable expressions to represent the phrase “one-fourth of a number.” Which variable expressions could Elaina have written? Select each correct answer.


A.) 4 ÷ n

B.) 4/n

C.) 1/4n

D.) n4

Verified Answer :

1/4n, and also D IF it's n/4.

Answer:

\(\frac{1}{4}n\)

\(\frac{n}{4}\)

C and D are correct options.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given phrase is “one-fourth of a number.”

Let the number be n.

one fourth means 1/4

Hence, the phrase “one-fourth of a number.” can be written as

\(\frac{1}{4}n\)

We can rewrite this expression by multiplying numerator as

\(\frac{n}{4}\)

Therefore, the required expressions are

\(\frac{1}{4}n\)

\(\frac{n}{4}\)

C and D are correct options.