By the least number should (2^3 \times 3) be multiplied to make it a perfect square?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 6
Step 1: In a perfect square, every prime exponent must be even. Step 2: To make (2^3) into (2^4) and (3) into (3^2), multiply by (2 \times 3=6). Step 3: For a square, increase odd exponents by one to make them even.
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6
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: In a perfect square, every prime exponent must be even. Step 2: To make (2^3) into (2^4) and (3) into (3^2), multiply by (2 \times 3=6). Step 3: For a square, increase odd exponents by one to make them even.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Real Numbers. Topic: Prime Factorisation.
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