Birthday Paradox Light

Yesterday Tom was 9. Next year he'll be 12. How is that possible?

Hint: Today could be January 1.

Answer

Today is January 1 and his birthday is December 31.

On Dec 30 he was 9, on Dec 31 he turned 10. This year he turns 11, and next year he'll be 12.

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