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Popular Word Problems >

Thomas is 4 times as old as John. In 12 years' time Thomas will be twice as old as John. What are their present ages?

Solution

T h o ma s i s 4 t im es a s o l d a s J o hn . I n 12 ye a r s^{'} t im e T h o ma s w i ll b e tw i ce a s o l d a s J o hn . Wha t a re t h e i r p rese n t a g es ?

Solution

John^{'} s age is : 6

Thomas^{'} s age is : 24

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

4 x + 12 = 2 (x + 12)

Solve for

x, 4 x + 12 = 2 (x + 12) : x = 6

Find age

John^{'} s age is : 6

Thomas^{'} s age is : 24

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