Correct option is A
let present age of Rajeev = x
So, (x-5) (x+9) = 15
Or, x2 + 9x – 5x – 45 = 15
Or, x2 + 4x – 60 = 0
So, x = 6
let present age of Rajeev = x
So, (x-5) (x+9) = 15
Or, x2 + 9x – 5x – 45 = 15
Or, x2 + 4x – 60 = 0
So, x = 6
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