SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 12

SSC MTS - 16 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q12

60³ – 35³ – 3 × 60 × 35 × 25 = ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Given:

60³ − 35³ − 3 × 60 × 35 × 25

According to the formula:

a³ − b³ − 3ab(a − b) = (a − b)³

= (60 − 35)³

= 25³

= 15625