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The value of 95 × 105 is:

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-II (Paper 2 JSO) Previous Year Paper (04-Mar-2023)
The correct answer is

9975

Calculating the Value of 95 × 105

The problem asks us to find the value of the product of 95 and 105. We can perform this multiplication directly, or we can use a helpful algebraic identity to make the calculation simpler.

Method 1: Direct Multiplication

We can multiply 95 by 105 directly:

1 0 5
× 9 5
5 2 5 (5 × 105)
+ 9 4 5 0 (90 × 105)

9 9 7 5

So, 95 × 105 = 9975.

Method 2: Using Algebraic Identity

We can notice that both 95 and 105 are close to 100. We can write 95 as \(100 - 5\) and 105 as \(100 + 5\). The multiplication becomes:

\(95 \times 105 = (100 - 5) \times (100 + 5)\)

This expression is in the form \((a - b)(a + b)\), which is equal to \(a^2 - b^2\). Here, \(a = 100\) and \(b = 5\). Applying the identity:

\((100 - 5)(100 + 5) = 100^2 - 5^2\)

Now, we calculate the squares:

  • \(100^2 = 100 \times 100 = 10000\)
  • \(5^2 = 5 \times 5 = 25\)

Substitute these values back into the identity:

\(100^2 - 5^2 = 10000 - 25\)

Performing the subtraction:

\(10000 - 25 = 9975\)

Thus, the value of 95 × 105 is 9975.

Conclusion on the Value of 95 x 105

Both methods yield the same result. The value of 95 × 105 is 9975.

Revision Table: Key Concepts

Concept Description Example
Multiplication The process of calculating the product of two or more numbers. \(3 \times 4 = 12\)
Algebraic Identity: Difference of Squares A formula used to factor or expand expressions of the form \(a^2 - b^2\). \((a - b)(a + b) = a^2 - b^2\)

Additional Information: Applying Identities

Algebraic identities are powerful tools that can simplify calculations and algebraic expressions. The difference of squares identity \((a - b)(a + b) = a^2 - b^2\) is particularly useful when multiplying numbers that are equidistant from a round number (like 10, 100, 1000, etc.).

For instance, to calculate \(48 \times 52\), we can write it as \((50 - 2) \times (50 + 2)\). Using the identity:

\((50 - 2)(50 + 2) = 50^2 - 2^2 = 2500 - 4 = 2496\)

This method often requires fewer steps than direct multiplication, especially for mental calculations.

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