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Multiple choice vedic methods of multiplication history of mathematics maths

Identify the larger fraction between $\dfrac{4}{5}, \dfrac{5}{9}$ using Vedic mathematics.

  1. $\dfrac{4}{5}$
  2. $\dfrac{5}{9}$

  3. Both are equal

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

5/4 , 5/9
Difference of cross product = 45 - 20 = 25
If the difference of the cross product is positive then the first fraction is larger.
hence 5/4 is larger.

Multiple choice vedic methods of multiplication history of mathematics maths

Identify the larger fraction between $\dfrac{2}{3}, \dfrac{5}{8}$ using Vedic mathematics.

  1. $\dfrac{2}{3}$
  2. $\dfrac{5}{8}$

  3. Both are equal

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

2/3, 5/8
Difference of cross product = 16 - 15 = 1

If the difference of the cross product is positive then the first fraction is larger.
So, 2/3 is larger fraction.

Multiple choice vedic methods of multiplication history of mathematics maths

Identify the larger fraction between $\dfrac{7}{12}, \dfrac{9}{20}$ using Vedic mathematics.

  1. $\dfrac{7}{12}$
  2. $\dfrac{9}{20}$

  3. Both are equal

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

7/12, 9/20

Difference of cross product = 140 - 108 = 32

If the difference of the cross product is positive then the first fraction is larger.
So, 7/12 is larger fraction.

Multiple choice vedic methods of multiplication history of mathematics maths

Find the correct representation of Ekadhikena Purvena of the number $199$.

  1. $199-1$
  2. $199+1$
  3. $199/100$

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

'Ekadhikena Purvena'   means  “by one more than the previous”
So, Ekadhikena Purvena of the number 199 is 199 + 1 = 200.

Multiple choice vedic methods of multiplication history of mathematics maths

Identify the larger fraction between $\dfrac{11}{21}, \dfrac{12}{25}$ using Vedic mathematics.

  1. $\dfrac{11}{21}$
  2. $\dfrac{12}{25}$

  3. Both are equal

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

11/21, 12/25
Difference of cross product = 275 - 252 = 23

If the difference of the cross product is positive then the first fraction is larger.
So, 11/21 is larger fraction.