1.  Sachin is younger than Rahul by 7 years. If their ages are in the respective ratio of 7 : 9, how old is Sachin?
A. 16 years
B. 18 years
C. 28 years
D. 24.5 years
E. None of these

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Let Rahul's age be x years.

Then, Sachin's age = (x - 7) years.

x - 7 = 7
x 9

9x - 63 = 7x

2x = 63

x = 31.5

Hence, Sachin's age =(x - 7) = 24.5 years.