Clair is 1/5 the age of her mom her mom is 30 how old is clair

Answer 1

Hi Cassie,

Clair is 6 years old since 6 is 1/5 of 30 (because 6x5 =30).

Answer 2

30 divided by 5 = 30/5 =6 years old for Clair

in more math or algebra terms

C = (1/5)M

C= M/5

M=30

C = 30/5 = 6 years old for Clair