Question

What are the two consecutive whole numbers between which the square root of 96 lies?

a) 9 and 10
b) 10 and 11
c) 8 and 9
d) 7 and 8

Answer 1

The square root of 96 lies between the whole numbers 9 and 10.

Step-by-step explanation:

The square root of 96 lies between two consecutive whole numbers. To find these numbers, we need to look for the squares of consecutive whole numbers that are smaller and larger than 96. The square of 9 is 81 and the square of 10 is 100, so the square root of 96 lies between 9 and 10.