Puzzle: How old is John?

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John is 3 times as old as his younger brother. If John's present age is 12 years then after how many years from now will John be twice as old as his younger brother?



What will be John's age then?
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By  Shaan





Archit Archit   11 years ago

4 16

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Abhishek Kumar Abhishek Kumar   11 years ago

After 4 yrs

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Megha Gahlot Megha Gahlot   11 years ago

John age will be 16
as
present age of brother=4(12/3)
after 4 years
john=16 yrs
his brother=8 yrs

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Ic Admin Ic Admin   10 years ago

Looks simple but has been asked many a times in interviews.

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Bhajuram Chaurasiya Bhajuram Chaurasiya   7 years ago

After 4 year

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PATAN SADDAM PATAN SADDAM   7 years ago

4 years later.
age is 16

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Ankit Ankit   7 years ago

6

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Sooraj Dwivedi Sooraj Dwivedi   7 years ago

4

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Supriya Supriya   5 years ago

John age 16
after 4 yrs

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Roshan Roshan   5 years ago

16

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