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      Question

      What is the smallest number by which 72 must be

      multiplied to make it a perfect square?
      A 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ, 72 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 = 2^3 x 3^2 For a perfect square, powers must be even. Only one extra 2 is needed. 72 x 2 = 144 = 122 Answer: 2

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