Question

Find the smallest number by which 3888 is to be multiplied so that the product is a perfect square?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

When we prime factorise 3888, we get = 2*2*2*2*3*3*3*3*3

=2^2*2^2*3^2*3^ 2*3

3 is extra

To make a pair for 3 we must multiply 3888 by 3.

Therefore it would become a perfect square.