SOLUTION: Bob is one third the age of his father. In 12 years he will be half the age of his father. How old is each one now?

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Question 445867: Bob is one third the age of his father. In 12 years he will be half the age of his father. How old is each one now?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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3Bob=Dad
2(Bob+12)=Dad+12
2B+24=3B+12
12=B
Bob is 12. His dad is 36..