Question

what is the easiest way to find the solution of 989× 976

Answer 1

989 × 976

= (1000 - 11 ) ( 1000 - 24 )

now, use the identity ( x - a )( x - b ) = x^2 - ( a - b )x - ab

Answer 2

989x976
=(1000-11)x(1000-24)
=1000x1000-(11+24)x1000+11x24
=1000000-35000+264
=965000+264
=965264