The age of Robert now is 30 - 2 = <<30-2=28>>28 years old.

So, Patrick is 28 / 2 = <<28/2=14>>14 years old.

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Patrick is half the age of his elder brother Robert. If Robert will turn 30 after 2 years, how old is Patrick now?
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Patrick is half the age of his elder brother Robert. If Robert will turn 30 after 2 years, how old is Patrick now?
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