Question

Todd is 33 years old; his nephew Jacob is 12. In how many years will Jacob be ½ his uncle Todd's age?

Answer 1

9 years

Explanation:

Jacob will be half his uncle's age when his age is equal to the difference in their ages.

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The difference is 33 -12 = 21 years. Jacob will be half Todd's age in 21 -12 = 9 years, when Jacob is 21 and Todd is 42.