Times and Square

Roger multiplies two consecutive integers and squares the result. Can you find the last two digits of his new number?
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Problem



Roger picks two consecutive integers, one of which ends in a 5.

He multiplies the integers together and then squares the result.

What are the last two digits of his answer?

This problem is taken from the UKMT Mathematical Challenges.