SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 11

SSC MTS - 17 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q11

Find the greatest 5-digit number that is a perfect square.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Given:

Largest 5-digit number = 99,999

According to the formula:

Perfect square = (Integer)²

√99,999 ≈ 316.22

Nearest smaller integer = 316

316² = 99,856