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14‑year‑old Ayan Vahora of Gujarat solves 100 four‑digit square roots in 99 seconds
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 01:33 AM
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A 14‑year‑old student from Gujarat, Ayan Vahora, calculated the square roots of 100 four‑digit numbers in just 99 seconds, setting a remarkable math record.
Ayan Vahora, a 14‑year‑old pupil from Gujarat, demonstrated extraordinary mental arithmetic by finding the square roots of one hundred four‑digit numbers in a span of 99 seconds. The feat was reported by The Times of India and has drawn attention to his rapid calculation abilities.
The young prodigy tackled each four‑digit number sequentially, completing the entire set without the aid of calculators or external tools. Completing 100 calculations in under two minutes showcases a level of numerical fluency rarely seen among school‑age students.
Educators and mathematicians have praised the achievement as a testament to the potential of early talent development in mathematics. Vahora’s performance may inspire schools to encourage similar mental‑math challenges and highlight the importance of nurturing analytical skills at a young age.
The young prodigy tackled each four‑digit number sequentially, completing the entire set without the aid of calculators or external tools. Completing 100 calculations in under two minutes showcases a level of numerical fluency rarely seen among school‑age students.
Educators and mathematicians have praised the achievement as a testament to the potential of early talent development in mathematics. Vahora’s performance may inspire schools to encourage similar mental‑math challenges and highlight the importance of nurturing analytical skills at a young age.