Question 57

By what least number 2744 be multiplied to obtain a number which is a perfect square ?

Solution

$$2744 = 8 \times 343$$

=> $$2744 = 2^3 \times 7^3$$

Powers should be even to make it a perfect square

=> Least number which should be multiplied = $$2 \times 7 = 14$$

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