Question

Monika is younger than sheila by 7 years. If the ratio of the ages is 7:9. What is the age of monika.

Answer 1

let sheila age= x

and monika age=x-7

x-7/x = 7/9

9(x-7) = 7x

9x-7x = 63

2x=63

x = 63/2 = 31.5

sheila age = 31.5

monika age = 24.5