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Vedic Maths is based on sixteen sutras or principles. These principles are general in

nature and can be applied in many ways. In practice, many applications of the sutras may
be learned and combined to solve actual problems. Here we will see how to do simple
arithmetic using vedic mathematics.

Using VERTICALLY AND CROSSWISE for multiplying numbers close to 100, you can
multiply faster than a calculator.

Suppose you want to multiply 88 by 98. Not easy, you might think. But with

VERTICALLY AND CROSSWISE you can give the answer immediately, using a very
simple method.

Both 88 and 98 are close to 100.

88 is 12 below 100 (100 – 88=12) and 98 is 2 (100 – 2=98)
below 100.

You can imagine the sum set out like this:

The 86 comes from subtracting crosswise: 88 – 2 = 86
(or 98 – 12 = 86: you can subtract either way, you will always
get the same answer).

And the 24 in the answer is just 12 × 2: you multiply vertically.

So 88 × 98 = 8624

This is so easy it is just mental arithmetic.

Try some:

1. 87 × 98 = 2. 88 × 97 =

3. 77 × 98 = 4. 93 × 96 =

5. 94 × 92 = 6. 64 × 99 =

7. 98 × 95 = 8. 85 × 91 =

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