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Multiple choice multiplication and division vedic methods of multiplication vedic mathematics history of mathematics maths

Identify groups to be made in the multiplication $349, 986$ by Urdhwtirgbhyaam method of vedic mathematics.

  1. $ 3\times 9\ / \ 3\times 8+4 \times 9 \ / \ 3\times 6 \ + 4 \times 8 / \ 4\times 6 \ + 9 \times 8 \ / \ 9\times 6\ $
  2. $ 3\times 9\ / \ 3\times 8+4 \times 9 \ / \ 3\times 6\ +9 \times 9+ 4 \times 8 / \ 4\times 6 \ + 9 \times 8 \ / \ 9\times 6\ $
  3. $ 3\times 9\ / \ 4 \times 9 \ / \ 3\times 6\ +9 \times 9+ 4 \times 8 / \ 4\times 6 \ + 9 \times 8 \ / \ 9\times 6\ $

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Urdhva Tiryakbhyam for 349 * 986 involves cross-multiplication groups: (3*9) | (3*8+4*9) | (3*6+4*8+9*9) | (4*6+9*8) | (9*6).

Multiple choice multiplication and division vedic methods of multiplication vedic mathematics history of mathematics maths

Find the representation of the rightmost two digits in the cubage of $96$ by Nikhilam formula of Vedic Mathematics.

  1. $100-64$
  2. $-64$
  3. $64$

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the Nikhilam cube calculation for 96, the last part is the cube of the deviation (-4)^3 = -64. To make this positive, we borrow from the previous column, resulting in 100 - 64.

Multiple choice multiplication and division vedic methods of multiplication vedic mathematics history of mathematics maths

Perform division of $422\div 11$ using Nikhilam Sutra Method on base $10$. Also, find the quotient$(Q)$ and remainder$(R)$.

  1. $Q=40$ and $R=3$
  2. $Q=39$ and $R=5$
  3. $Q=33$ and $R=3$
  4. $Q=38$ and $R=4$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

For 422/11, base 10, divisor 11 has a deviation of 1. Using Nikhilam division, 422 / 11 = 38 with remainder 4.