Small Squares in Grids (Parity in Multiplication)
Small Squares in Grids (Parity in Multiplication)
Last updated at August 14, 2026 by Teachoo
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Question 1 - Page 132 Find the parity of the number of small squares in these grids: (a) 27 × 13 (b) 42 × 78 (c) 135 × 654 (a) 27 × 13 27 is odd. 13 is odd. Since odd × odd = odd, the total number of small squares is odd. (b) 42 × 78 42 is even. Since one of the numbers is even, we don't even need to check the other one. The result will be even. The total number of small squares is even. (c) 135 × 654 135 is odd. 654 is even. Since odd × even = even, the total number of small squares is even.