Correct option is C
Let the present ages of P and Q be x and y respectively, where x>y.According to the question:x2−y2=25(x−y)(x+y)=25The average of their present ages is 12.5 years:2x+y=12.5=>x+y=25Now substitute x+y=25 into the equation:(x−y)(25)=25=>x−y=1Now we have a system of equations:1.x+y=252.x−y=1Add the two equations:(x+y)+(x−y)=25+12x=26=>x=13Substitute x=13 into x+y=25:13+y=25=>y=12Let the number of years be n.New ages: 13+n and 12+nGiven: 12+n13+n=1415Cross-multiplying to solve for n:14(13+n)=15(12+n)182+14n=180+15n182−180=15n−14n2=n