Question

Between which two consecutive whole numbers does square root 46 lie?

Answer 1

`√(46)` is between 6 and 7

Explanation:

consider the perfect squares on either side of 46 , that is

36 and 49 , since

36 < 46 < 49 , then

`√(36)` <
`√(46)` <
`√(49)` , that is

6 <
`√(46)` < 7

so
`√(46)` lies between 6 and 7