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

Question:

Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be divided to obtain a perfect square. Also, find the square root of the perfect square so obtained.

Solution:

Resolving into prime factors:

$2925=3 \times 3 \times 5 \times 5 \times 13$

13 is the smallest number by which the given number must be divided to make it a perfect square.

New number $=2925 \div 13=225$

$\sqrt{225}=3 \times 5=15$

Leave a comment