SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 52

SSC CHSL - 24 Nov 2025 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q52

What is the square root of 99980001?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Has been given :

number = 99980001

According to the formula:

(a − b)² = a² − 2ab + b²

(10000 − 1)²

= 10000² − 2×10000×1 + 1²

= 100000000 − 20000 + 1

= 99980001

Therefore

√99980001 = 10000 − 1

= 9999