Question

find the smallest natural number by which the following numbers must be divided to make it a perfect square. (i) 1176 (ii) 8712 Also, find the square root of the resulting number​

Answer 1

step 1= 1176÷2=588

step 2= 8712÷2=4356

so,answer is 2

Answer 2

(i) 1176= $\sqrt{(2*2)*2*3*(7*7)}$

1176 has to be divided by 2*3=6 to make it a perfect square resulting number= 196

$\sqrt{196} =14$

(ii) I am not that sure but i will say the answer soon!!