The ratio of Adam's age to Bob's age is 1:2. In 12 years time, the ratio of their ages will be 3:5. Calculate their current ages.

Now: In 12 years:A:B A:B1:2x:2x x+12:2x+12 = 3:5
x+12 = 2x+123 55(x+12) = 3(2x+12)5x + 60 = 6x + 36x = 24
A:B Adam = 24, Bob = 48x:2x24:2(24)24:48

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