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Compute the square root of 12.96 (a decimal).
A3.4
B3.5
C3.6
D3.7
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 3.6
12.96 = 1296/100. Now 1296 = 36² (since 36 × 36 = 1296). So √12.96 = 36/10 = 3.6. Check: 3.6 × 3.6 = 12.96 ✓
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