Find the smallest number by which 240 must be multiplied so that the product is a perfect square. *

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EraBoss · Answer 1 · 2021-04-03T23:43:20+0000

Answer:

15

Explanation:

$240 = 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 3 * 5 \\ = {2}^(4) * 15 \\$

Here, 15 is not a square number so, 240 should be multiplied by 15 to make 240 as perfect square.

240* 15 = 3600