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Square of 1240
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 the topic, we will discuss the square of 1240.
What is the Square of 1240
The square of a number is the product of the number itself.
The square of 1240 is 1240 × 1240.
The square of a number always ends in 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, or 9.
We write it in math as 1240², where 1240 is the base and 2 is the exponent.
The square of a positive and a negative number is always positive. For example, 5² = 25; -5² = 25.
The square of 1240 is 1240 × 1240 = 1,537,600.
Square of 1240 in exponential form: 1240²
Square of 1240 in arithmetic form: 1240 × 1240
How to Calculate the Value of Square of 1240
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 1240.
Step 1: Identify the number. Here, the number is 1240.
Step 2: Multiplying the number by itself, we get, 1240 × 1240 = 1,537,600.
The square of 1240 is 1,537,600.
Using a Formula (a²)
In this method, the formula, a² 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 1240.
So: 1240² = 1240 × 1240 = 1,537,600
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 1240.
Step 1: Enter the number in the calculator. Enter 1240 in the calculator.
Step 2: Multiply the number by itself using the multiplication button (×). That is 1240 × 1240
Step 3: Press the equal to button to find the answer. Here, the square of 1240 is 1,537,600.
Tips and Tricks for the Square of 1240
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, √1.44 = 1.2.
- The square root of a perfect square is always a whole number. For example, √144 = 12.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Calculating the Square of 1240
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 1240² with (1+2+4+0)² or (1200+40)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 1240
Problem 1
Find the length of the square, where the area of the square is 1,537,600 cm².
The area of a square = a²
So, the area of a square = 1,537,600 cm²
So, the length = √1,537,600 = 1240.
The length of each side = 1240 cm
Explanation
The length of a square is 1240 cm.
Because the area is 1,537,600 cm², the length is √1,537,600 = 1240.
Problem 2
Lisa is planning to paint her square garden wall of length 1240 feet. The cost to paint a foot is 2 dollars. Then how much will it cost to paint the full wall?
The length of the wall = 1240 feet
The cost to paint 1 square foot of wall = 2 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 = 1240
Therefore, the area of the wall = 1240² = 1240 × 1240 = 1,537,600.
The cost to paint the wall = 1,537,600 × 2 = 3,075,200.
The total cost = 3,075,200 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 3,075,200 dollars.
Problem 3
Find the area of a circle whose radius is 1240 meters.
The area of the circle = 4,827,385.6 m²
Explanation
The area of a circle = πr²
Here, r = 1240
Therefore, the area of the circle = π × 1240² = 3.14 × 1240 × 1240 = 4,827,385.6 m².
Problem 4
The area of the square is 1,537,600 cm². Find the perimeter of the square.
The perimeter of the square is
Explanation
The area of the square = a²
Here, the area is 1,537,600 cm²
The length of the side is √1,537,600 = 1240
Perimeter of the square = 4a
Here, a = 1240
Therefore, the perimeter = 4 × 1240 = 4960.
Problem 5
Find the square of 1241.
The square of 1241 is 1,541,081
Explanation
The square of 1241 is multiplying 1241 by 1241.
So, the square = 1241 × 1241 = 1,541,081
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Important Glossaries for Square 1240.
- Perfect square: A number that is the square of an integer. For example, 36 is a perfect square because it is 6².
- 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.
- Even number: A number that is divisible by 2. For example, 2, 4, 6, 8, etc.
- Area: The measure of the space inside a two-dimensional shape, such as a square or circle.
- Multiplication: The mathematical operation of scaling one number by another. For example, 5 × 4 = 20.
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