Simplification · Question 21 · Medium

Find the value of (548² − 452²) ÷ 96.

  1. 960
  2. 1000
  3. 100
  4. 1096
Answer and explanation

Answer: B. 1000

Explanation: a² − b² = (a + b)(a − b) = 1000 × 96. Dividing by 96 gives 1000.

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