SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 27

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 29th August 2025 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q27

How many non-square natural numbers lie between 502 and 512?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The number of non-square numbers between two consecutive squares n² and (n + 1)² is:

(n + 1)² - n² - 1 = 2n

Here, n = 50

Therefore, 2n = 2 × 50 = 100