Simplification · Question 6 · Medium

What is the value of 999 × 999?

  1. 998001
  2. 999001
  3. 998999
  4. 997001
Answer and explanation

Answer: A. 998001

Explanation: 999^2 = (1000 − 1)^2 = 1000000 − 2000 + 1 = 998001.

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