Misc Brainiac Nuf, I challenge you!

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  1. Ram5

    Ram5 [Noodle Stealer]

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    A father is three times as old as his son. In 12 years time, he will be twice as old as his son. What is the present age of the father and son?

    Can you found the right answer?

    Prove your worthiness!
     
    Ram5, Sep 10, 2019
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  2. DocB

    DocB "I see you, little mouse! Run along"

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    3x=y
    2(x+12)=y+12

    2x+24=3x+12

    12=x

    q.e.d.
     
    DocB, Sep 10, 2019
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  3. Moontsuki

    Moontsuki Well-Known Member

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    Dad's 36
    Kid is 12
    Unless this is type of riddle with grand"son" and "son"
     
    Moontsuki, Sep 10, 2019
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  4. Lynx

    Lynx Professional...on lewd matter

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    Isn't this too easy? Most of nuffian are asians, which means brainiac ( yes, i know its a stereotype...but still) i solved this kind of math when I'm junior high... Cause math is used in almost everyday life, but if you ask me biology on 5th grader test, i might not been able to answer that...
     
    Lynx, Sep 10, 2019
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  5. Ram5

    Ram5 [Noodle Stealer]

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    Well, I am a starter villain, gimme a break
     
    Ram5, Sep 10, 2019
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  6. Zone Q11

    Zone Q11 『The Gas Mask』『Monochrome Plebeian』

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    Here is one from me:
     
    Zone Q11, Sep 26, 2019
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