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Square of 491
The product of multiplying an integer by itself is the square of a number. Square is used in programming, calculating areas, and so on. In this topic, we will discuss the square of 491.
What is the Square of 491
The square of a number is the product of the number itself.
The square of 491 is 491 × 491.
The square of a number always ends in 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, or 9.
We write it in math as (4912), where 491 is the base and 2 is the exponent.
The square of a positive and a negative number is always positive. For example, (52 = 25); ((-5)2 = 25).
The square of 491 is 491 × 491 = 241081.
Square of 491 in exponential form: (4912)
Square of 491 in arithmetic form: 491 × 491
How to Calculate the Value of Square of 491
The square of a number is multiplying the number by itself. So let’s learn how to find the square of a number. These are the common methods used to find the square of a number.
- By Multiplication Method
- Using a Formula (a2)
- Using a Calculator
By the Multiplication method
In this method, we will multiply the number by itself to find the square. The product here is the square of the number. Let’s find the square of 491.
Step 1: Identify the number. Here, the number is 491.
Step 2: Multiplying the number by itself, we get, 491 × 491 = 241081.
The square of 491 is 241081.
Using a Formula (\(a^2\))
In this method, the formula, \(a^2\) is used to find the square of the number, where \(a\) is the number.
Step 1: Understanding the equation Square of a number = (a2)
(a2 = a × a)
Step 2: Identifying the number and substituting the value in the equation.
Here, ‘a’ is 491.
So: (4912 = 491 × 491 = 241081)
By Using a Calculator
Using a calculator to find the square of a number is the easiest method. Let’s learn how to use a calculator to find the square of 491.
Step 1: Enter the number in the calculator. Enter 491 in the calculator.
Step 2: Multiply the number by itself using the multiplication button (×). That is 491 × 491.
Step 3: Press the equal to button to find the answer. Here, the square of 491 is 241081.
Tips and Tricks for the Square of 491
Tips and tricks make it easy for students to understand and learn the square of a number. To master the square of a number, these tips and tricks will help students.
- The square of an even number is always an even number. For example, (62 = 36).
- The square of an odd number is always an odd number. For example, (52 = 25).
- The last digit of the square of a number is always 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, or 9.
- If the square root of a number is a fraction or a decimal, then the number is not a perfect square. For example, (sqrt{1.44} = 1.2).
- The square root of a perfect square is always a whole number. For example, (sqrt{144} = 12).
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Calculating the Square of 491
Mistakes are common among kids when doing math, especially when it is finding the square of a number. Let’s learn some common mistakes to master the squaring of a number.
Mistake 1
Calculation errors:
Calculation errors mostly happen when students skip the steps or else by swapping the digits. To avoid it, students should double-check the answer. They can double-check by finding the square root of the solution they found.
For example, the square of 25 is 625, and the square root of 625 is ±25.
Mistake 2
Errors will be using the formula.
The formula to find the square of the number is (a2). Instead, students may use (4912) with ((4+9+1)2) or ((400+90+1)2). So students should check and use the correct formula and double-check the answers to avoid all the confusion.
Mistake 3
Confusing with square and square root.
Not understanding the concept of square and square root can lead to confusion in students. To avoid it, students should understand the concept that square and square root are inverse operations. The square of 5 is 25 and the square root of 25 is ±5.
Mistake 4
Errors in parentheses.
Ignoring the parentheses when finding the square of a number can lead to errors. So, students should understand parentheses. And do the operations in the correct order to avoid error.
Mistake 5
Not practicing regularly.
Regular practice is required to master the square of a number. So students should do regular practice to avoid errors.
Solved Examples on Square of 491
Problem 1
A garden is shaped like a square, and its area is 241081 square meters. Find the length of each side of the garden.
The area of a square = (a2)
So, the area of a square = 241081 m²
So, the length = (sqrt{241081} = 491).
The length of each side = 491 m
Explanation
The length of a square garden is 491 meters.
Because the area is 241081 m², the length is (sqrt{241081} = 491).
Problem 2
A mural is being painted on a square wall of length 491 feet. The cost to paint a foot is 5 dollars. How much will it cost to paint the entire mural?
The length of the wall = 491 feet
The cost to paint 1 square foot of the wall = 5 dollars.
To find the total cost to paint, we find the area of the wall.
Area of the wall = area of the square = (a2)
Here (a = 491)
Therefore, the area of the wall = (4912 = 491 × 491 = 241081).
The cost to paint the wall = 241081 × 5 = 1205405.
The total cost = 1205405 dollars
Explanation
To find the cost to paint the wall, we multiply the area of the wall by the cost to paint per foot. So, the total cost is 1205405 dollars.
Problem 3
Find the area of a circle whose radius is 491 meters.
The area of the circle = 757912.34 m²
Explanation
The area of a circle = (pi r2)
Here, (r = 491)
Therefore, the area of the circle = (pi × 4912) = 3.14 × 491 × 491 = 757912.34 m².
Problem 4
The area of the square is 241081 m². Find the perimeter of the square.
The perimeter of the square is
Explanation
The area of the square = (a2)
Here, the area is 241081 m²
The length of the side is (sqrt{241081} = 491).
Perimeter of the square = 4a
Here, (a = 491)
Therefore, the perimeter = 4 × 491 = 1964.
Problem 5
Find the square of 492.
The square of 492 is 242064
Explanation
The square of 492 is multiplying 492 by 492.
So, the square = 492 × 492 = 242064
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Important Glossaries for Square 491.
- Prime number: Any number that is only divisible by 1 and the number itself is a prime number. For example, 2, 3, 5, 7, 491, …
- Exponential form: Exponential form is the way of writing a number in the form of a power. For example, (92) where 9 is the base and 2 is the power.
- Square root: The square root is the inverse operation of the square. The square root of a number is a number whose square is the number itself.
- Perfect square: A number that is the square of an integer. For example, 16 is a perfect square because (42 = 16).
- Area: The amount of space inside the boundary of a flat (2-dimensional) object such as a triangle or circle.
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