Question 511349
The ages of Ashley and Mary are in the ratio 4:7. The sum of their ages is 22. Find the ages of Ashley and Mary.
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let x=Ashley's age
22-x=Mary's age
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x/22-x=4/7
7x=88-4x
11x=88
x=8
ans:
Ashley's age=8
Mary's age=22-8=14