Multiplying Two Numbers Whose Difference is 4 - Mathematics Tricks and Shortcuts

Here is mathematical trick to multiply any two number whose difference is 4. Shortcut tricks are very helpful for fast calculations in competitive exams as time allotted is too less for lengthy calculations. So shortcut tricks helps us to solve questions is very less time hence improving chances of getting good score and higher rank in merit.

Multiplying Any Two Numbers Whose Difference is 4

Follow steps below:

1. Find the number midway between two numbers. (Eg. 24 * 28. Number midway between 24 and 28 is 26).
2. Square this number. (26 * 26 = 676)
3. Now subtract 4 and this is your answer. (676 - 4 = 672, 24 * 28 = 676)

Follow examples below to understand it better:

Eg. 1: 

49 *53
Step -1 => Number between 49 and 53 is 51.
Step -2 => 51 * 51 = 2601
Step -3 => 2601 - 4 = 2597
Hence 49 * 53 = 2597. (Ans)

Eg. 2: 

17 * 21
Step -1 => Number between 17 and 21 is 19.
Step -2 => 19 * 19 = 361
Step -3 => 361 - 4 = 357
Hence 17 * 21 = 357. (Ans)

Try it yourself:

• 15 * 19 =
• 23 * 27 = 
• 52 * 56 = 
• 81 * 77 =
• 12 * 16 = 

Mathematics is all about practice. Practice more and more problems of this type to improve your speed.

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