Question

On a number line, between which two consecutive whole numbers would Square root of 47 be located?

a. 6 and 7

b. 7 and 8

c. 8 and 9

d. 9 and 10

Answer 1

The square root of 47 is located between the whole numbers 6 and 7 on a number line. option a.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the two consecutive whole numbers between which the square root of 47 is located on a number line, we need to find the whole numbers whose squares are closest to 47. Two consecutive whole numbers that satisfy this condition are 6 and 7. When squared, 6^2 is 36 and 7^2 is 49, so the square root of 47 falls between these two numbers. Therefore, the correct answer is option a. 6 and 7.