What is the square root of 46656?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
We break down 46656 into its prime factors:
46656 = 2⁶ × 3⁶
Now, when taking the square root, the exponents are halved:
√46656 = √(2⁶ × 3⁶)
= 2³ × 3³
= 8 × 27
= 216
Final Answer: 216