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Square of 161
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 161.
What is the Square of 161
The square of a number is the product of the number itself. The square of 161 is 161 × 161. The square of a number always ends in 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, or 9.
We write it in math as 161², where 161 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 161 is 161 × 161 = 25,921. Square of 161 in exponential form: 161² Square of 161 in arithmetic form: 161 × 161
How to Calculate the Value of Square of 161
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
- 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 161.
Step 1: Identify the number. Here, the number is 161.
Step 2: Multiplying the number by itself, we get, 161 × 161 = 25,921. The square of 161 is 25,921.
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 161 So: 161² = 161 × 161 = 25,921
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 161.
Step 1: Enter the number in the calculator Enter 161 in the calculator.
Step 2: Multiply the number by itself using the multiplication button(×) That is 161 × 161
Step 3: Press the equal to button to find the answer Here, the square of 161 is 25,921.
Tips and Tricks for the Square of 161 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 161
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.
Solved Examples on Square of 161
Problem 1
Find the length of the square, where the area of the square is 25,921 cm².
The area of a square = a² So, the area of a square = 25,921 cm² So, the length = √25,921 = 161. The length of each side = 161 cm
Explanation
The length of a square is 161 cm.
Because the area is 25,921 cm² the length is √25,921 = 161.
Problem 2
Sara is planning to carpet her square room of length 161 feet. The cost to carpet a foot is 4 dollars. Then how much will it cost to carpet the full room?
The length of the room = 161 feet The cost to carpet 1 square foot of the room = 4 dollars. To find the total cost to carpet, we find the area of the room, Area of the room = area of the square = a² Here a = 161 Therefore, the area of the room = 161² = 161 × 161 = 25,921. The cost to carpet the room = 25,921 × 4 = 103,684. The total cost = 103,684 dollars
Explanation
To find the cost to carpet the room, we multiply the area of the room by the cost to carpet per foot.
So, the total cost is 103,684 dollars.
Problem 3
Find the area of a circle whose radius is 161 meters.
The area of the circle = 81,446.08 m²
Explanation
The area of a circle = πr² Here, r = 161 Therefore, the area of the circle = π × 161² = 3.14 × 161 × 161 = 81,446.08 m².
Problem 4
The area of the square is 25,921 cm². Find the perimeter of the square.
The perimeter of the square is
Explanation
The area of the square = a²
Here, the area is 25,921 cm²
The length of the side is √25,921 = 161
Perimeter of the square = 4a
Here, a = 161
Therefore, the perimeter = 4 × 161 = 644.
Problem 5
Find the square of 162.
The square of 162 is 26,244
Explanation
The square of 162 is multiplying 162 by 162.
So, the square = 162 × 162 = 26,244
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Important Glossaries for Square 161.
- Square: The product of a number multiplied by itself. For example, the square of 3 is 3² = 9.
- Perfect square: A number that is the square of an integer. For example, 16 is a perfect square because 4² = 16.
- Odd number: An integer that is not divisible by 2. For example, 3, 5, 7, etc.
- Even number: An integer that is divisible by 2. For example, 2, 4, 6, etc.
- Calculator: An electronic device used to perform calculations, such as finding the square of a number.
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