While solving a mathematical problem, Samidha squared a number and then subtracted 25 from it rather than the required i.e., first subtracting 25 from the number and then squaring it. But she got the right answer. What was the given number ?

A. 13

B. 38

C. 48

D. Cannot be determined

E. None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

$$\eqalign{ & {\text{Let the given number be }}x \cr & {\text{Then,}} \cr & \Leftrightarrow {x^2} - 25 = {\left( {x - 25} \right)^2}{\text{ }} \cr & \Leftrightarrow {x^2} - 25 = {x^2} + 625 - 50x \cr & \Leftrightarrow 50x = 650 \cr & \Leftrightarrow x = 13 \cr} $$