SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 45

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 25th July 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q45

What is the smallest positive integer such that its product with 252 is a perfect square?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Find the prime factorization of 252:

252 = 2² × 3² × 7

Smallest number = 7

Multiplying the number by 7 will make it a perfect square.∆