Question

Sachin is younger than Rahul by 7 years. If their ages are in the respective ratio of 7 : 9, how old is Sachin?

Answer 1

Let Rahul's age be x years then Sachin's age would be  (x-7) years

According to Q, x-7/x = 7/9

9x-63 = 7x

2x=63

x=31.5

Therefore Sachin's age is x-7=31.5-7 = 24.5

Answer 2

24.5 the answer because their age ratio is7;9