Age Problem Involving a Doctor’s Sons

Introduction

A doctor has three sons with specific age relationships among them.

Age Relationships

– The eldest son is four years older than the second son.
– The second son is four years older than the youngest son.
– The youngest son is exactly half the age of the eldest son.

Question

What are the ages of the sons?

Answer

The ages of the sons are 16, 12, and 8 years old, respectively.