Simran is younger than Simarjeet by 7 years, and the ratio of their ages is 7:9. What is the age of Simran?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Let the age of Simran and Simarjeet be 7x and 9x respectively
According to the Question-
7x = 9x-7
x= \(\frac{7}{2}\)
=3.5
So, Simran's age =7x
=7×3.5
=24.5 years.