SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 63

SSC CHSL - 14 Nov 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q63

Find the smallest perfect square that is divisible by both 16 and 36.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Given:

The number is divisible by both 16 and 36 and is a perfect square.

16 = 2⁴

36 = 2² × 3²

LCM = 2⁴ × 3² = 16 × 9 = 144