SOLUTION: Seven years ago, Bob was half the age he will be in 12 year. How old is Bob now?

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Question 569363: Seven years ago, Bob was half the age he will be in 12 year. How old is Bob now?
Answer by onlydabest503(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since 7 years ago he was half the age of 12 that means that he was 6. But he was 6 seven years ago. So to figure out how old he is now you have to add 7 to 6 and you get 13. The answer is 13 years old

This is how old he was seven years ago. 12/2=6 This is how old he is now. 6+7=13