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      Question

      Find 52 Γ— 48 without doing full multiplication

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      A 3325 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 1060 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 2496 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 1785 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Note that 52 = 50 + 2, 48 = 50 βˆ’ 2 Use (a + b)(a βˆ’ b) = aΒ² βˆ’ bΒ² So 52 Γ— 48 = (50 + 2)(50 βˆ’ 2) = 50Β² βˆ’ 2Β² = 2500 βˆ’ 4 = 2496

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