Squaring Tricks
Squaring 2 digit number ending with 1
We can very eaisly calculate the square of a 2 digit number ending with 1.
STEP 1: Subtract 1 to the given number.
STEP 2: Square the output of STEP 1.
STEP 3: Add the original number and output of STEP 1.
STEP 4: Add the output of STEP 2 and output of STEP 3.
Example 1: Find square of 31?
STEP 1: (31 - 1 =30)
STEP 2: $(30)^2=900$
STEP 3: (31 + 30 =61)
STEP 4: 900 + 61 = 961
Example 2: Find square of 81?
STEP 1: (81 - 1 =80)
STEP 2: $(80)^2=6400$
STEP 3: (81 + 80 =161)
STEP 4: 6400 + 161 = 6561