SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 11

SSC MTS - 17 Feb 2026 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q11

(512 + 288)² - 4 × 512 × 288 = ?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Given:

(512 + 288)² − 4 × 512 × 288

According to the formula:

(a + b)² − 4ab = (a − b)²

= (512 − 288)²

= (224)²

= 50176