In four years, Hans will be 8+4=<<8+4=12>>12 years old.

Then Annika will be 12*3=<<12*3=36>>36 years old.

So Annika right now is 36-4=<<36-4=32>>32 years old.

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In four years, Annika will be three times as old as Hans. If Hans is now 8 years old, how old is Annika now?
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In four years, Annika will be three times as old as Hans. If Hans is now 8 years old, how old is Annika now?
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