Six years ago Ram was P times as old as Shyam was. If Ram is now 17 years old, how old is Shyam now in terms of P ?
Choose the correct choice from the following options:
A) 11/P + 6
B) P/11 +6
C) 17 - P/6
D) 17/P
E) 11.5P
let's call Shyam's age six years ago is x   so six years ago Ram was: 17-6= 
<gadget id="calculator">17-6</gadget>
<output>11</output>
11 years old   and six years ago Ram was P times as old as Shyam was=&gt; 11/x = P   =&gt; x = 11/P   =&gt; Now Shyam's age will be : x+6 = 11/P+6   =&gt; the answer is 11/P + 6
<result>A</result>
Six years ago Ram was P times as old as Shyam was. If Ram is now 17 years old, how old is Shyam now in terms of P ?