Sachin is younger than Rahul by 5 years. If the ratio of their ages is 7:9, find the age of Sachin  Choose the correct choice
A) 24.58 B) 24.5 C) 24.3 D) 24.9 E) 15.5
If Rahul age is x, then Sachin age is x-5,   so (x-5)/x = 7/9   =&gt; 9x-45 = 7x   =&gt; 2x = 45   =&gt; x = 22.5   So Sachin age is   22.5 - 7= 
<gadget id="calculator">  22.5 - 7</gadget>
<output>15.5</output>
15.5   Answer: 15.5
<result>E</result>
Sachin is younger than Rahul by 5 years. If the ratio of their ages is 7:9, find the age of Sachin