Question

Jacob is 12 years old. he is 3 times as old as his brother. how old will jacob be when he is twice as old?

Answer 1

Jacob will be 8 years when he is twice as he brother

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

present age of jacob=12

let brother's age b x

3x=12

so x=12/3

= 4

ie brother is 4 yrs now

(twice) 4+4=8

so jacob will b 12+4=16

Answer is : 16 year's