SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift 3 12/09/2025 Question Paper with Solutions

# Q1 of 100

If a%b=a2-b2 and a%b=63, find a and b.

Options
A.

9, 6

B.

10, 7

C.

8, 1

D.

7, 4

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Correct Answer
C 8, 1
Solution

The correct option is 8, 1.


Let us understand the operation defined in the problem step-by-step.


The problem defines a special binary operation between two numbers a and b as:

a%b=a2-b2


We are given that:

a%b=63


Substituting the definition into the given equation, we get:

a2-b2=63


Now, let us test the given options to find which pair of values for a and b satisfies this condition.


Checking Option 1: (9, 6)

Substitute a=9 and b=6:

92-62=81-36=45

Since 4563, this option is incorrect.


Checking Option 2: (10, 7)

Substitute a=10 and b=7:

102-72=100-49=51

Since 5163, this option is incorrect.


Checking Option 3: (8, 1)

Substitute a=8 and b=1:

82-12=64-1=63

Since 63=63, this option satisfies the given equation.


Checking Option 4: (7, 4)

Substitute a=7 and b=4:

72-42=49-16=33

Since 3363, this option is incorrect.


Therefore, the values of a and b are 8 and 1 respectively.

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