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For the following number, find the smallest whole number by which it should be divided so as to get a perfect square number. Also find the square root of the square number so obtained. 252

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For the following number, find the smallest whole number by which it should be divided so as to get a perfect square number. Also find the square root of the square number so obtained.

252

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Solution

252 can be factorised as follows:

2 252
2 126
3 63
3 21
7 7
  1

252 =  2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 7

Here, prime factor 7 does not have its pair.

If we divide this number by 7, then the number will become a perfect square. Therefore, 252 has to be divided by 7 to obtain a perfect square.

252 ÷7 = 36 is a perfect square.

36 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3

∴ `sqrt36` = 2 × 3 = 36

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Chapter 5: Squares and Square Roots - EXERCISE 5.3 [Page 64]

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NCERT Mathematics [English] Class 8
Chapter 5 Squares and Square Roots
EXERCISE 5.3 | Q 6. (i) | Page 64

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