Which letter best represents the location of 25 on a number line?

a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D

Solution:

Given, the number is 25.

We have to find the letter that represents the location of 25 on a number line.

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.

Square root is an inverse operation of square.

Considering 25,

√25 = 5

Letter C on the number line represents 5.

Therefore, the required letter is 5.

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☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 3 Problem 9

Which letter best represents the location of 25 on a number line? a. A, b. B, c. C, d. D

Summary:

The letter C best represents the location of 25 on a number line

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