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For the following number, find the smallest whole number by which it should be multiplied so as to get a perfect square number. Also find the square root of the square number so obtained. 180

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

180

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Solution

180 can be factorised as follows:

2 180
2 90
3 45
3 15
5 5
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180 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5

Here, prime factor 5 does not have its pair. If 5 gets a pair, then the number will become a perfect square. Therefore, 180 has to be multiplied with 5 to obtain a perfect square.

180 × 5 = 900 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 × 5

Therefore, 180 × 5 = 900 is a perfect square.

∴ `sqrt(900)` = 2 × 3 × 5 = 30.

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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 5. (ii) | Page 64

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