To square numbers near and below 100, and near and above 100:
*To square numbers near and below 100: ex. 94×94=3688
-From 100 subtract the number being squared. 100-94=6
-Square this difference. This yields the last two digits of the answer. 6×6=_ _36
-Subtract the difference above from the number being squared. This yields the first digits of the answer. 94-6=88_ _
*To square numbers near and above 100: ex. 107×107=11449
-From the number being squared subtract 100. 107-100=7
-Square this difference. This yields the last two digits of the answer. ex. 7×7=_ _49
-Add the difference above to the number being squared. This yields the first digits of the answer. ex. 7+107=114_ _
Try these: 92×92=8464 98×98=9604 103×103=10609 111×111=12321
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