Question: If the ratio of the ages of A and B is 3:4 and the sum of their ages is 56 years, what is the age of A?
Options:
Correct Answer: 24 years
Solution:
Let A\'s age be 3x and B\'s age be 4x. Then, 3x + 4x = 56. Solving gives x = 8, so A\'s age = 3x = 24 years.