Sachin is younger than Rahul by 7 years. If the ratio of their ages is 7:9, find the age of Sachin  Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 23.5 B) 24.5 C) 12.5 D) 14.5 E) 16.5
Explanation:   If Rahul age is x, then Sachin age is x-7,   so (x-7)/x = 7/9   =&gt; 9x-63 = 7x   =&gt; 2x = 63   =&gt; x = 31.5   So Sachin age is   31.5 - 7= 
<gadget id="calculator">  31.5 - 7</gadget>
<output>24.5</output>
24.5   Answer: Option 24.5
<result>B</result>
Sachin is younger than Rahul by 7 years. If the ratio of their ages is 7:9, find the age of Sachin