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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2026General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
Question
QQ29. Three variables x, y and z take values 2, 3, 4 or 5 such that their values are always distinct. If M and N denote the largest possible value and the smallest possible value, respectively, for the expression {(x × y) + z}; then M − N is
Options
- A 11
- B 12
- C 13
- D 14
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Correct Answer
C 13
Model Answer
Answer: option C, as per UPSC's provisional answer key of 27 May 2026 (Series A). UPSC publishes the final key after the exam's final result.