document.write( "Question 337552: The ages of two friends is in the ratio 5:6. After how many years will the ages be in the ratio 7:8? \n" ); document.write( "
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\n" ); document.write( "\"40%2B8x=42%2B7x\"
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\n" ); document.write( "In 2 years, the ratio will be 7:8.
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