Question

The sum of reciprocals of raman ages in years 3 years ago and 5 years from now is 1 upon 3 find his present age

Answer 1

let present age of raman is p
given
1/(p-3)(p-5)=1/3
or (p-3)(p-5)=3
or p²-8p+15-3=0
or p²-8p+12=0
p=6 or 2

but (2-3 ) years(-ve) age is not possible
so correct answer is 6 years

Answer 2

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