Three friends are comparing their ages. If the sum of their ages is 36 and one is twice as old as the youngest, what are their ages?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about equal distribution of ages.
Answer
12, 12, 12
Explanation
If all are the same age, each must be 12 (since 3 * 12 = 36).
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is 12, 12, 12.
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