196 is the square of
a. 11
b. 12
c. 14
d. 16

Solution:

Given, the square of a number is 196.

We have to find the number.

Number obtained when a number is multiplied by itself is called the square of the number.

if m = n², then m is a perfect square where m and n are natural numbers.

Now, 11 × 11 = 121

12 × 12 = 144

14 × 14 = 196

16 × 16 = 256

Therefore, the square of 14 is 196.

✦ Try This: 256 is the square of  a. 13, b. 12, c. 15, d. 16

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 3 Problem 1

196 is the square of, a. 11, b. 12, c. 14, d. 16

Summary:

196 is a square of 14

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