SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 63

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 26 June 2024 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q63

Simplify the following expression.

49a2 + 70ab + 25b2

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. (5a + 5b)2.

49a2 + 70ab + 25b2

= (7a)2 + 2 × 7a × 5b + (5b)2

= (7a + 5b)2