SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 16

SSC MTS - 6 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q16

11² + 12² + 13² + … + 45²= ?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Given:

11² + 12² + 13² + … + 45²

According to the formula:

1² + 2² + … + n² = n(n+1)(2n+1)/6

Sum = (1² + 2² + … + 45²) − (1² + 2² + … + 10²)

= [45×46×91 / 6] − [10×11×21 / 6]

= (188370 / 6) − (2310 / 6)

= 31395 − 385

= 31010