Question

Find two consecutive whole numbers that square root 42 lies between.

Answer 1

7 and 6 because 42 is between 36 and 49, so the square root of 42 is between 6 and 7.

Answer 2

7 and 6

Explanation:

6*6 = 36

7*7 = 49

42 is between 36 and 49, so the square root of 42 is between 6 and 7