Find the age puzzle

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Two classmates Ram and Shyam met in a street after many years. 

The following is part of their discussion.

Ram: Yes, I'm married and have three wounderful children.
Shyam: That's great! How old are they?
Ram: Well, the product of their ages is 36.
Shyam: Hmm. That doesn't tell me enough. Give me another clue.
Ram: OK. the sum of their ages is the number on that shop across the street..
Shyam: (After a few minutes of thinking)
Ah ha! I've almost got it but I still need another clue.
Ram: Very well. The oldest one has red hair.
Shyam: I've got it!

What were the ages of the children of Ram?

Comments

  1. Unknown28 September 2014 at 23:36

    Answer : Age 1 : 2
    Age 2 : 2
    Age 3 : 9

    Possible combinations of Age :

    Age table :
    one two three (Sum)
    1 1 36 38
    1 2 18 21
    1 3 12 16
    1 4 9 14
    1 6 6 13
    2 2 9 13
    2 3 6 11
    3 3 4 10

    Since after the second hint Shyam was not able to answer means there were 2 combinations having the same result.

    In the third hint he clarified that one of the child is OLDEST and hence the solution is 2, 2 9

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