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Square Root of 16/100

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If a number is multiplied by itself, the result is a square. The inverse of the square is a square root. Square roots are used in fields like vehicle design, finance, etc. Here, we will discuss the square root of 16/100.

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What is the Square Root of 16/100?

The square root is the inverse of the square of the number. 16/100 is a perfect square fraction. The square root of 16/100 can be expressed in both radical and exponential form. In radical form, it is expressed as √(16/100), whereas in exponential form, it is expressed as (16/100)^(1/2). √(16/100) = √(4/10) = 2/10 = 0.2, which is a rational number because it can be expressed in the form of p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.

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Finding the Square Root of 16/100

The square root of a fraction is found by taking the square root of the numerator and the denominator separately. Let us now learn the method:

 

Step 1: Find the square root of the numerator (16) and the denominator (100).

 

Step 2: The square root of 16 is 4, and the square root of 100 is 10.

 

Step 3: So, the square root of 16/100 is 4/10, which simplifies to 0.2.

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Square Root of 16/100 by Prime Factorization Method

Prime factorization can also be used to find the square root of perfect square fractions.

 

Step 1: Find the prime factors of the numerator and denominator. The prime factors of 16 are 2 x 2 x 2 x 2, and the prime factors of 100 are 2 x 2 x 5 x 5.

 

Step 2: Pair the prime factors: Numerator: (2 x 2) x (2 x 2) Denominator: (2 x 2) x (5 x 5)

 

Step 3: Take one factor from each pair: Numerator: 2 x 2 = 4 Denominator: 2 x 5 = 10

 

Step 4: The square root of 16/100 is 4/10, which simplifies to 0.2.

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Square Root of 16/100 by Long Division Method

The long division method is typically used for non-perfect squares, but it can confirm our results.

 

Step 1: Express 16/100 as a decimal, which is 0.16.

 

Step 2: Use long division to find the square root of 0.16.

 

Step 3: Since 0.16 is a perfect square, the square root is 0.4.

 

Step 4: Adjust for the initial fraction by dividing by 2 to get 0.2.

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Square Root of 16/100 by Approximation Method

Approximation is useful for estimating square roots, especially when a fraction isn't a perfect square.

 

Step 1: Note that 16/100 is a perfect square, so approximation isn't necessary, but it's helpful to verify.

 

Step 2: Recognize that √(16/100) is between √(1/100) = 0.1 and √(25/100) = 0.5.

 

Step 3: Since 16 is a perfect square and so is 100, the exact answer is 0.2.

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in the Square Root of 16/100

Students often make mistakes when finding the square root, such as forgetting to simplify fractions or using incorrect methods. Let's address some common mistakes.

Mistake 1

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Forgetting to Simplify the Fraction

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Always simplify fractions before finding the square root.

 

For example, √(16/100) simplifies to (4/10) = 0.2.

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Square Root of 16/100 Examples

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Problem 1

If a square has an area of 16/100 square units, what is the side length of the square?

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The side length of the square is 0.2 units.

Explanation

The side length of a square is the square root of its area. √(16/100) = 0.2 Thus, the side length is 0.2 units.

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Problem 2

A rectangular field has an area of 16/100 square meters. If the width is 0.4 meters, what is the length?

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The length is 0.4 meters.

Explanation

Area = length × width

16/100 = length × 0.4 Length = (16/100) ÷ 0.4 = 0.4 meters

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Problem 3

Calculate √(16/100) × 5.

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The result is 1.0.

Explanation

First, find the square root of 16/100, which is 0.2. Then, multiply 0.2 by 5: 0.2 × 5 = 1.0

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Problem 4

What is the square root of (4/10)²?

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The square root is 4/10 or 0.4.

Explanation

(4/10)² = 16/100 √(16/100) = 4/10 = 0.4

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Problem 5

If the side of a square is √(16/100) meters, what is the perimeter of the square?

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The perimeter is 0.8 meters.

Explanation

Perimeter of a square = 4 × side length Side length = √(16/100) = 0.2 Perimeter = 4 × 0.2 = 0.8 meters

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FAQ on Square Root of 16/100

1.What is √(16/100) in its simplest form?

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2.What are the factors of 16 and 100?

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3.Calculate the square of 16/100.

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4.Is 16/100 a perfect square?

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5.Is 16/100 a rational number?

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Important Glossaries for the Square Root of 16/100

  • Square root: The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number. Example: √16 = 4.

 

  • Rational number: A rational number is a number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction p/q of two integers, where q is not zero.

 

  • Perfect square: A perfect square is a number that is the square of an integer. Example: 16 is a perfect square because 4 × 4 = 16.

 

  • Fraction: A fraction represents a part of a whole or, more generally, any number of equal parts. It consists of a numerator and a denominator.

 

  • Decimal: A decimal is a way of representing numbers that have a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. Example: 0.2 is a decimal.
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Jaskaran Singh Saluja is a math wizard with nearly three years of experience as a math teacher. His expertise is in algebra, so he can make algebra classes interesting by turning tricky equations into simple puzzles.

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