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Divisibility tests of common numbers

Divisibility of different numbers has been listed below: Divisibility by 2 : A number is divisible by 2, if its unit digits is any of 0,2,4,6,8. In other words, when the unit's place digit is even or zero (0). Divisibility by 3 : A number is divisible by 3 only when the sum of its digits is divisible by 3. In other words,  All numbers with a digit sum of three (3), six (6) or nine (9) are divisible by 3.

How to Multiply with base of 100 – Vedic Multiplication - Lesson Three

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In the last lesson of Vedic Multiplication Methods , I mean here that in my last post I have explained the step-by-step procedure of Vedic Multiplication Methods . If you not read that post, you can read here to understand full concept of this fast calculation methods . In this post, I will demonstrate How to multiply with base of hundred within 15 secs? As I already explained the concept of Vedic Multiplication in my previous post. Now, I will show the examples with little description. But you will be able to understand. So, Lets start with the first example: How to Multiply with Base of 100 Example 1. Multiply 78 by 96 Step 1. Well, here base is hundred, Put the two numbers 78 and 96 above and below on the left-hand side. Step 2. For the right-hand-side , find out Deviation of both numbers. That is, 78-100 = -22 and 96-100 = –04 , Write Numbers as shown below: Step 3. Now, for the right-hand-side of answer multiply the deviations 22 and 04, you will get 88, that is right...

Vedic Multiplication Methods – Lesson Two

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Note: This article is related to previous article . If you understand those terms then continue to this article. However, you can continue with this article. But, if you wish to learn from start then, click here . This method is called, Nikhilam Sutra . Let us first take up a very easy and simple illustrative example ( i.e. the multiplication of single-digit numbers above 5 ) and see how this can be done without previous knowledge of the higher multiplications of the multiplication-tables . Just now, we state and explain the actual procedure, step by step. Multiplication using a base of 10. Example 1. Multiply 9 by 8 Consider the base number as 10 since it is near to both the numbers. Step 1. Put the two numbers 9 and 8 above and below on the left-hand side. Step 2. Subtract each of them from the base (10) and write down the remainders (1 and 2) on the right-hand side with a connecting minus sign (-) between them, to sho...