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The value of \((25.732^{2} - 15.732^{2})\) is

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The value of (25.7322−15.7322)(25.732^{2} - 15.732^{2}) is
  1. 4.1464
  2. 41.464
  3. 414.64
  4. 4146.4

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Correct answer: C - 414.64

Using a squared - b squared = (a + b)(a - b), the sum is 41.464 and the difference is 10. Their product is 41.464 x 10 = 414.64. The value 41.464 forgets to multiply by the difference of 10.

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