The ages of Ashley and Mary are in the ratio 4:7. The sum of their ages is 22. Find the ages of Ashley . Choose the most appropriate option
A) 7
B) 8
C) 9
D) 10
E) 11
a:m=4:7   let the ages of a &amp; m be x &amp;22-x   x/22-x=4/7   x=8   a=8yrs   ANSWER:8
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The ages of Ashley and Mary are in the ratio 4:7. The sum of their ages is 22. Find the ages of Ashley .