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 correct choice from the following options:	A) 7	B) 8	C) 9	D) 10	E) 11

Rationale: a : m = 4 : 7 let the ages of a & m be x & 22 - x x / 22 - x = 4 / 7 x = 8 a = 8 yrs answer : b
Answer: B