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==Solution==
==Solution==
Using the standard multiplication algorithm, <math>111111111^2=12345678987654321,</math> whose digit sum is <math>81\longrightarrow \fbox{E}.</math>
Using the standard multiplication algorithm, <math>111,111,111^2=12,345,678,987,654,321,</math> whose digit sum is <math>81\longrightarrow \fbox{E}.</math>


==See also==
==See also==
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Problem

What is the sum of the digits of the square of $111,111,111$?

$\mathrm{(A)}\ 18\qquad\mathrm{(B)}\ 27\qquad\mathrm{(C)}\ 45\qquad\mathrm{(D)}\ 63\qquad\mathrm{(E)}\ 81$

Solution

Using the standard multiplication algorithm, $111,111,111^2=12,345,678,987,654,321,$ whose digit sum is $81\longrightarrow \fbox{E}.$

See also

2009 AMC 10A (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 4
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Problem 6
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