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What is the least positive integer with a square root greater than 4?

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The least positive integer will be 17.

Step-by-step explanation

Lets assume, the integer is
x

As the square root of this integer needs to greater than 4, that means....


√(x) >4\\ \\ x>4^2\\ \\ x>16

Thus, the integer should be greater than 16

So, the least positive integer with a square root greater than 4 will be 17.

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