Question

Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be divided to obtain a perfect square.


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Answer 1

It should be divided by 2925÷5=585

Answer 2

Heya Mate! Here's Your Answer:

13

Method:

2925 as a product of prime factors: 5 x 5 x 3 x 3 x 13

If we remove the 13 (by dividing) the product would be a perfect

square of (5 x 3)

If we divide 2925 by 13 the quotient would 225 (a perfect square)

So the answer is 13