SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 73

SSC CHSL - 17th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q73

The difference between two numbers is 43 and their product is 50. Find the sum of their squares.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e 1949

Understanding

Application

Squaring both sides,

Substitute value of ab

a-b=43

a2+b2-2ab= 1849

a2+b2-2×50= 1849

a2+b2-100= 1849

a2+b2= 1949