Mathematics

What is the square root of 1,225?

Q: What is the square root of 1,225?

35 The square root of a number is the value that, when multiplied by itself, produces that number; 35 × 35 = 1,225. The 612.5 trap simply halves 1,225, which is division rather than a root, and 25 and 45 square to 625 and 2,025 respectively. Source: FAA-H-8083-30B, Ch. 3 p. 3-12 — 'Roots — Square Roots'

Answer

The square root of a number is the value that, when multiplied by itself, produces that number; 35 × 35 = 1,225. The 612.5 trap simply halves 1,225, which is division rather than a root, and 25 and 45 square to 625 and 2,025 respectively.

Source: FAA-H-8083-30B, Ch. 3 p. 3-12 — 'Roots — Square Roots'

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