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Year 9 maths · D.4 · Rational and irrational numbers

Between which two whole numbers is the square root?

Find the two perfect squares on either side of the number.

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  1. √47 is between which two consecutive whole numbers? Write them like 3, 4.

    Answer: 6, 7

  2. √50 is between which two consecutive whole numbers? Write them like 3, 4.

    Answer: 7, 8

  3. √104 is between which two consecutive whole numbers? Write them like 3, 4.

    Answer: 10, 11

Tip: Find the two perfect squares on either side of the number.

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