Evaluate 98 x 102.
9988
9996
9898
9899
Apply the formula (a + b) (a – b) = a2 – b2
(100-2)(100+2) = (100)2 – (2)2
=10000 - 4
=9996
Evaluate these using identity:
(i) 55 × 45; (ii) 33 × 27; (iii) 8.5 × 9.5; (iv) 102 × 98.