SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 129

SSC CPO - 11 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q129

If the square root of a number is 0.25 times the number itself, find the number.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

√x = 0.25x

√x = x/4

⇒ x = x²/16

⇒ 16x = x²

⇒ x² − 16x = 0

⇒ x(x − 16) = 0

⇒ x = 16 (Positive value)