SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 84

SSC CGL - 16 Sep 2025 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q84

If 5 * 4 = 41 and 6 * 3 = 45, what is 7 * 2?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 53.

Logic: (1st number)2 + (2nd number)2

5 * 4 = 41 → 52 + 42 = 25 + 16 = 41

6 * 3 = 45 → 62 + 32 = 36 + 9 = 45

Similarly, 7 * 2 → 72 + 22 = 49 + 4 = 53