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Quick Math Tricks

The document outlines various quick calculation tricks and shortcuts for mathematical operations, including squaring numbers, multiplying by specific digits, and calculating percentages. It provides examples for each method to illustrate their application, making them useful for exams such as SSC, CGL, and Banking. The techniques also cover topics like divisibility, LCM, and prime number checks.

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Quick Math Tricks

The document outlines various quick calculation tricks and shortcuts for mathematical operations, including squaring numbers, multiplying by specific digits, and calculating percentages. It provides examples for each method to illustrate their application, making them useful for exams such as SSC, CGL, and Banking. The techniques also cover topics like divisibility, LCM, and prime number checks.

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Quick Tricks for Fast Calculation & Option Elimination

1. Square of a Number Ending in 5


Example: 75^2 -> 7 x (7+1) = 56 -> Answer: 5625

2. Multiply by 5 Instantly
Even: Divide by 2, then add 0.
Odd: Divide by 2, then add 5.
Example: 62 x 5 = 310, 37 x 5 = 185

3. Multiply by 11 (Two-Digit Numbers)


Example: 54 x 11 -> 5 (5+4) 4 -> 594

4. Multiply by 9 Shortcut
Multiply by 10 and subtract original number.
Example: 47 x 9 = (47 x 10) - 47 = 423

5. Multiply by 99 Shortcut
Multiply by 100 and subtract original number.
Example: 36 x 99 = (36 x 100) - 36 = 3564

6. Square Any Number Ending in 1


Formula: (N-1)^2 + 2N - 1
Example: 41^2 = 1681

7. Cube of Any Number Ending in 5


Multiply first digit by its successor and append 125.
Example: 25^3 = 15625

8. Division by 5 Shortcut
Multiply by 2 and shift decimal left.
Example: 245 ÷ 5 = 49.0
9. Fast Percentage Calculation
1% = Shift decimal two places left. Multiply accordingly.
Example: 16% of 250 = 40

10. Last Digit Trick for Power Calculations


Example: 67^123 -> Cycle of 7 (7,9,3,1) -> 123 mod 4 = 3 -> Last digit = 3

11. LCM Shortcut


LCM = (a x b) / GCD(a, b)
Example: LCM of 12 & 18 = 36

12. Remainder Trick (Digital Sum Method)


Example: 3425 ÷ 9 -> Sum digits (3+4+2+5=14) -> (1+4=5) -> Remainder = 5

13. Fast Approximation for Square Roots


Example: sqrt(180) is approximately 13.4

14. Ratio Elimination Trick


Example: Compare 3:4:5 and 6:8:10 -> Multiply by 2 -> Both same

15. Divisibility by 11 Trick


Example: 67273 -> (6+2+3) - (7+7) = 11 (Divisible)

16. Prime Number Check (Fast)


Example: Is 97 prime? Check divisibility by 2,3,5,7 -> No -> Prime

17. Alligation Rule for Mixtures


Example: Mix Rs. 40/kg & Rs. 60/kg in 2:3 ratio -> Avg = 52

18. Unit Digit Trick for Multiplication


Example: 237 x 824 x 956 -> Last digits (7 x 4 x 6 = 168) -> Final digit: 8
These tricks help save time in exams like SSC, CGL, AIIMS CRE, Banking, etc.

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