Multiple choice

The product of Taimur's age 7 years ago with his age 2 years later is 52. Then his present age is

  1. 10 years

  2. 11 years

  3. 12 years

  4. 15 years
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let present age be x. Seven years ago: (x-7). Two years later: (x+2). Product: (x-7)(x+2) = 52. Expanding: x² - 5x - 14 = 52, so x² - 5x - 66 = 0. Solving: (x-11)(x+6) = 0. x = 11 (positive age).

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