SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 66

SSC CHSL - 27 Nov 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q66

If x - y = 7 and xy = 60, then what is the value of x² + y²?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Given:

x − y = 7

xy = 60

By the formula:

x² + y² = (x − y)² + 2xy

(x − y)² = 7 × 7 = 49

2xy = 2 × 60 = 120

x² + y² = 49 + 120 = 169