document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1080263>Question 1080263</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The ratio of the ages of Mandy and Sandy is 2:5. After 8 years, their ages will be in the ratio 1:2. What is the difference between their present ages?<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Caitlin says the difference in their ages is 24 years. In two or more complete sentences, explain whether or not Caitlin is correct. In your explanation, include the equations and calculations necessary to support or contradict Caitlin's answer.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #694459 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=josgarithmetic><B>josgarithmetic(39617)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=josgarithmetic><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=694459\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> m, Mandy<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "AGE DIFFERENCE:<BR>\n" );
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