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  1. The least possible value of A for which 90 × A is a perfect cube is









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    The number = 90 × A
    = 3 × 3 × 2 × 5 × A
    The least value of A for which the given number is a perfect cube
    = 3 × 22 × 52
    = 3 × 4 × 25 = 300

    Correct Option: D

    The number = 90 × A
    = 3 × 3 × 2 × 5 × A
    The least value of A for which the given number is a perfect cube
    = 3 × 22 × 52
    = 3 × 4 × 25 = 300


  1. The square of a natural number subtracted from its cube is 48. The number is :









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    Let number be x
    ∴  According to question,
    x3 − x2 = 48     ∴  x = 4

    Correct Option: D

    Let number be x
    ∴  According to question,
    x3 − x2 = 48     ∴  x = 4



  1. Which of the following is a perfect square as well as a cube? 343, 125, 81, or 64









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    343 = 7 × 7 × 7
    125 = 5 × 5 × 5
    81 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3
    64 = 8 × 8 = 4 × 4 × 4
    We see that 343 and 125 are only perfect cubes of 7 and 5 respectively. 81 is only a perfect square of 9. 64 is a perfect square of 8 as well as a perfect cube of 4.

    Correct Option: D

    343 = 7 × 7 × 7
    125 = 5 × 5 × 5
    81 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3
    64 = 8 × 8 = 4 × 4 × 4
    We see that 343 and 125 are only perfect cubes of 7 and 5 respectively. 81 is only a perfect square of 9. 64 is a perfect square of 8 as well as a perfect cube of 4.


  1. By what least number should 4320 be multiplied so as to obtain a number which is a perfect cube ?









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    4320 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 5
    = 23 × 33 × 22 × 5
    ∴  Required number = 2 × 5 × 5 = 50

    Correct Option: B

    4320 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 5
    = 23 × 33 × 22 × 5
    ∴  Required number = 2 × 5 × 5 = 50



  1. The least number, that must be added to 1720 so as to obtain a perfect cube, is









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    12 × 12 × 12 = 1728
    ∴  Required number
    = 1728 – 1720 = 8

    Correct Option: B

    12 × 12 × 12 = 1728
    ∴  Required number
    = 1728 – 1720 = 8