A. 4 years
B. 8 years
C. 6 years
D. 9 years
🧠 Explanation (Math):
Given: Sum of two children = 12; product = 32; elder’s age? Step 1: Let ages be x and 12 − x ⇒ product x(12 − x) = 32 Step 2: x² − 12x + 32 = 0 ⇒ (x − 8)(x − 4) = 0 Step 3: Ages 8 and 4 ⇒ elder = 8 Final Answer: 8 years