Question

Kristina is four-fifths as old as her sister. Kristina is 12 years old. Write a multiplication equation and solve the equation to determine her sister's age

Answer 1

Answer: Kristina sister's age = 15 years

Explanation:

LET the sister's age be rep as x

SO that Kristina = 4/5 of x

Given that Kristina's age = 12 , Then her sister's age can be found using The equation

4/5 x X= 12

4/5 X =12

X = 5 X 12 / 4

=60/4=15

Kristina's sister's age = 15 years.