Elizabeth is five-sixths the age of her sister Nancy. If Elizabeth is ten years old, how old is Nancy? Write an equation to calculate Nancy's age.

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Elizabeth is five-sixths the age of her

sister Nancy. If Elizabeth is ten years
old, how old is Nancy? Write an
equation
to calculate Nancy's age.

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Answer: Nancy is 12

Nancy = 5/6N =10

Explanation:

Elizabeth = 5/6N

5/6N = 10

Divide both sides by 5/6

KrispyDonuts answered Nov 6, 2023

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