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When the last digit is 5, the prefix does all the work — multiply it by itself plus one.
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math problem²=?
25
direct way
25 × 25
long multiplication, carries, more steps
spot pattern
vedic cue
ends in 5
use 2 × 3, then append 25
1
Start with the square
The math problem is 25². A direct approach asks for 25 × 25; the Vedic shortcut notices that 25 ends in 5.
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2 steps
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7 steps
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