Question

1 the expression 0.4a represents the reduced attendance on the second night of a play. which expression is equivalent to the reduced attendance if a is the attendance on the first night? a 1.6a b 1.4a c a - 0.6a d a - 0.4a

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify option C

$a - 0.6a = (1 - 0.6)a = 0.4a$

Step2: Simplify option D

$a - 0.4a = (1 - 0.4)a = 0.6a$

Step3: Match to target expression

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Answer:

C. $a - 0.6a$