SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 70

SSC CHSL - 14 Nov 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q70

Simplify:

(√45 + √20) / √5

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Given:

(√45 + √20) / √5

By the formula:

√a / √b = √(a/b)

√45 = 3√5

√20 = 2√5

(3√5 + 2√5) / √5

= 5√5 / √5

= 5