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Square of 2.25

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The product of multiplying a number by itself is the square of that number. Squaring is used in programming, calculating areas, and more. In this topic, we will discuss the square of 2.25.

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What is the Square of 2.25

The square of a number is the product of the number itself. The square of 2.25 is 2.25 × 2.25. The square of a number can end in any digit, but certain properties hold, such as the square of positive and negative numbers always being positive. For example, 2.52 = 6.25; -2.52 = 6.25.

 

The square of 2.25 is 2.25 × 2.25 = 5.0625.

 

 

Square of 2.25 in exponential form: 2.25²

 

 

Square of 2.25 in arithmetic form: 2.25 × 2.25

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How to Calculate the Value of Square of 2.25

The square of a number is found by multiplying the number by itself. These are the common methods used to find the square of a number: -

 

  1. By Multiplication Method 
  2. Using a Formula 
  3. Using a Calculator
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By the Multiplication method

In this method, we multiply the number by itself to find the square. The product here is the square of the number. Let’s find the square of 2.25.

 

Step 1: Identify the number. Here, the number is 2.25.

 

Step 2: Multiplying the number by itself, we get, 2.25 × 2.25 = 5.0625.

 

The square of 2.25 is 5.0625.

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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: Identify the number and substitute the value in the equation.

 

Here, ‘a’ is 2.25 So: 2.25² = 2.25 × 2.25 = 5.0625

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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 2.25.

 

Step 1: Enter the number in the calculator Enter 2.25 in the calculator.

 

Step 2: Multiply the number by itself using the multiplication button (×) That is 2.25 × 2.25

 

Step 3: Press the equals button to find the answer Here, the square of 2.25 is 5.0625.

 

Tips and Tricks for the Square of 2.25: 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 a decimal number can end in any digit, unlike integers. 

 

  • The square of a positive number is always positive. 

 

  • The square of a negative number is also positive. 

 

  • If the square root of a number is irrational, the number is not a perfect square. 

 

  • The square root of a perfect square is always a rational number.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Calculating the Square of 2.25

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Solved Examples on Square of 2.25

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Problem 1

Find the side length of a square, where the area of the square is 5.0625 cm².

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Explanation

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Problem 2

Anna is planning to tile her square kitchen floor of length 2.25 meters. The cost to tile a square meter is 10 dollars. How much will it cost to tile the full floor?

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Explanation

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Problem 3

Find the area of a circle whose radius is 2.25 meters.

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Explanation

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Problem 4

The area of a square is 5.0625 cm². Find the perimeter of the square.

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Explanation

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Problem 5

Find the square of 3.

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Explanation

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FAQs on Square of 2.25

1.What is the square of 2.25?

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2.What is the square root of 2.25?

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3.Is 2.25 a perfect square?

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4.What is the square of 2?

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5.What is a decimal number?

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Important Glossaries for Square of 2.25

  • Decimal Number: A number that includes a decimal point, representing a fraction of a whole.

 

  • Exponential Form: A mathematical representation of a number as a base raised to a power, such as 2.25². 

 

  • Square: The result of multiplying a number by itself. 

 

  • Square Root: The value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number, such as the square root of 5.0625 is ±2.25. 

 

  • Perfect Square: A number that is the square of an integer or a rational number.
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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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