Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Number System (1)

Question:

The least number by which 12500 should be divided to get a perfect square is

Options:

3

5

15

10

Correct Answer:

5

Explanation:

125000 = 50 × 50 × 5

Here , we have 1 pair of 50 and other prime factor 50 does not have pair.

So, If we divide 12500 by 5 . then it will become a perfect square.

12500 ÷ 5 = 2500

The correct answer is Option (2) → 5