A boy is one-third as old as his father. Twelve years hence he will be half as old as his father. Find the respective present ages of the boy and his father.

A boy is one-third as old as his father. Twelve years hence he will be

1.	A boy is one-third as old as his father. Twelve years hence he will be half as old as his father. Find the respective present ages of the boy and his father.
A.	12 years, 36 years
B.	16 years, 48 years
C.	20 years, 60 years
D.	25 years, 75 years
Answer» B. 16 years, 48 years

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A boy is one-third as old as his father. Twelve years hence he will be half as old as his father. Find the respective present ages of the boy and his father.

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