SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 10

SSC MTS - 03 May 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q10

If the area of a square is 529 cm2, then what is the length of its diagonal?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 232\sqrt{2} cm.

Given:

Area of square = 529 cm2

Formula used:

Area of square = side2

Diagonal = √2 × side

Calculations:

According to the question;

⇒ side2 = 529

⇒ side = 23

Diagonal of the square = √2 × 23

⇒ 23√2 cm