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50 POINTS QUICK Mary is three times as old as her son . In 12 years Mary will be twice as old as her son. How old is each of them now?

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Answer: Mary is 36 and her son is 12; in 12 years her son will be 24 and she will be 48

Explanation:

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Answer:

Mary's age = 36

Son's age = 12

Explanation:

Let x be age of Mary and y be age of her son.

According to question,

x = 3y...........(1)

And,

x + 12 = 2(y + 12)

x + 12 = 2y + 24

Replacing value of x from (1),

3y + 12 = 2y + 24

3y - 2y = 24 - 12

y = 12

And x = 3 x 12 = 36

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