Sachin is younger than Rahul by 7 years.

Sachin is younger than Rahul by 7 years. If the ratio of their ages is 5:12, find the age of Sachin

Answer/Solution

5

Steps/Work

Explanation:
If Rahul age is x, then Sachin age is x - 7,
so,
12x - 84 = 5x
7x = 84
x = 12
So Sachin age is 12 - 7 = 5
Answer: E) 5

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Sachin is younger than rahul by years. If the ratio of their ages is : , find the age of sachin

Calculated Answer

5

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate n₁ * n₀ / (n₂ - n₁).

n₀ =	7
n₁ =	5
n₂ =	12

n₁ * n₀ / (n₂ - n₁)
Evaluate n₂ - n₁ = 7
n₁ * n₀ / 7
Evaluate n₀ / 7 = 1
n₁ * 1
Evaluate n₁ * 1 = 5
5
The answer to the problem and the result of n₁ * n₀ / (n₂ - n₁) is 5