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Find the least number by which 588 must be multiplied to make it a perfect square.
Question

Find the least number by which 588 must be multiplied to make it a perfect square.

A.

5

B.

4

C.

3

D.

2

Correct option is C

GIVEN:
The number = 588
SOLUTION:

Determine the prime factors of 588 we get,
588 = 2 × 2 × 7 × 7 × 3
Common factors = 2 × 7
Uncommon factor = 3
Now only 3 which is an uncommon factor that is not in pair. So the least number by which 588 be multiplied to get a perfect number is 3.

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