GENPACT Company Numerical Ability Age Problem

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 now?

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suppose bob father age is =x
and bob age is =x/3
after 12 yr bob father age is (x+12)
after 12 yr bob age is (x/3+12)
A/C question equation is: (x+12)/2= (x/3+12)
3x+36=2x+72
x=36
hence after 12 yr father age is: 36 yr
and after 12 yr bob age is:36/3=12 yr........ans
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