Multiply 12 × 13by Nikhilam sutra on base 10.

1.	Multiply 12 × 13by Nikhilam sutra on base 10.
Answer» Directions – (i) Closest base = 10, so devia-tions are +2 and +3. (ii) Multiplication of deviations = 2 × 3 = 6. (iii) On left hand side, write 12 + 3 = 15 or 13 + 2 = 15. (iv) Required solutions 156.

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Directions –

(i) Closest base = 10, so devia-tions are +2 and +3.

(ii) Multiplication of deviations = 2 × 3 = 6.

(iii) On left hand side, write 12 + 3 = 15 or 13 + 2 = 15.

(iv) Required solutions 156.

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