SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 63

SSC CHSL - 28 Nov 2025 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q63

Find the value of:
(√3 + √5)² + (√3 - √5)²

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Given:

(√3 + √5)² + (√3 − √5)²

Using the formulas:

(a + b)² = a² + b² + 2ab

(a − b)² = a² + b² − 2ab

(√3 + √5)² = 3 + 5 + 2√15 = 8 + 2√15

(√3 − √5)² = 3 + 5 − 2√15 = 8 − 2√15

(8 + 2√15) + (8 − 2√15) = 16