SOLUTION: John is 12 years old. Johns father is 25 years older than john, but 3q years younger than johns grandfather. How old is johns grandfather?

Question 1110138: John is 12 years old. Johns father is 25 years older than john, but 3q years younger than johns grandfather. How old is johns grandfather?

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
John, Father, Grandfather
j, f, g

According to the description, those ages are
12, 37, 12+3q

John's grandfather?
12+3q.
Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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John is 12 years old. Johns father is 25 years older than john, but 3q years younger than johns grandfather. How old is johns grandfather?
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John, Father, Grandfather j, f, g According to the condition, those ages are 12, 37, 37+3q Answer. John's grandfather age is 37+3q.

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