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In this case, if we want to find the smallest factor with which we can multiply or divide 108 to get a square number, what should we do? |
Answer» 108 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 22 × 32 × 3 If we multiply the factors by 3, then we get Which is a perfect square. ∴ Again if we divide by 3 then we get 22 × 32 ⇒ (2 × 3 )2, a perfect square. ∴ We have to multiply or divide 108 by 3 to get a perfect square. |
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