Question

Without using a calculator, choose the statement that best describes the value of square 24.

Choose 1 answer.
A)The value of 24 is between 4 and 4.5.
B)
The value of 24 is between 4.5 and 5.
The value of 24 is between 5 and 5.5.
D
The value of 24 is between 5.5 and 6.

Answer 1

the answer is “B” bc 4^2 is 16 (less than 20 - so that’s out) , 4.5^2 is 20.25 (closer to 24), and 5^2 is 25 (just exceeding 24). You want the answer that’s closest to 24, therefore 4 and 6 are out