SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 112

SSC CPO - 11 Dec 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q112

Expand: (5x − 3)² = ?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

(5x − 3)²

According to the formula:

(a − b)² = a² − 2ab + b²

= (5x)² − 2(5x)(3) + (3)²

= 25x² − 30x + 9