SOLUTION: Timothy is four years old. Janet is three times as old as Timothy. When Timothy turns twelve, how old will Janet be?

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Question 956706: Timothy is four years old. Janet is three times as old as Timothy. When Timothy turns twelve, how old will Janet be?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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Timothy is 4 years old.
Janet is 3 times(4yrs)=12 yrs old
Timothy will be 12 in 8 years so Janet will be 12yrs+8yrs=20yrs.
ANSWER: Janet will be 20 years old when Timothy is 12.