SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 146

SSC CPO - 11 Dec 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q146

Simplify:
72 + √32 − √18

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

72 + √32 − √18

According to the formula:

√a × √b = √(ab)

√32 = √(16×2) = 4√2

√18 = √(9×2) = 3√2

72 + 4√2 − 3√2

= 72 + √2