SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 96

3 ◊ 2 = 13

4 ◊ 3 = 25

Look at the pattern:

3² + 2² = 9 + 4 = 13

4² + 3² = 16 + 9 = 25

So the rule is:

a ◊ b = a² + b²

Now,

5 ◊ 2 = 5² + 2² = 25 + 4 = 29

Correct answer: 29