SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 74

SSC CHSL - 24 Nov 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q74

Find the square root of 14 + 6√5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Given:

a = 14 + 6√5

By the formula:

√(a + 2√b) = √m + √n

Where m + n = a and 2√mn = 2√b

m + n = 14

mn = 45

m = 9, n = 5

Hence

√(14 + 6√5)

= √9 + √5

= 3 + √5