SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 70

SSC CHSL - 15 Nov 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q70

Simplify.
(5 + 2√6)(5 - 2√6)

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Given:

(5 + 2√6)(5 − 2√6)

By the formula:

(a + b)(a − b) = a² − b²

(5 + 2√6)(5 − 2√6)

= 5² − (2√6)²

= 25 − 4×6

= 25 − 24

= 1