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Square of 947

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The product of multiplying an integer by itself is the square of a number. Squares are used in programming, calculating areas, and more. In this topic, we will discuss the square of 947.

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What is the Square of 947

The square of a number is the product of the number itself. The square of 947 is 947 × 947. The square of a number always ends in 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, or 9. We write it in math as 947², where 947 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 947 is 947 × 947 = 896,809.

 

Square of 947 in exponential form: 947²

 

Square of 947 in arithmetic form: 947 × 947

 

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How to Calculate the Value of Square of 947

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.

 

  1. By Multiplication Method
  2. Using a Formula
  3. Using a Calculator
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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 947

 

Step 1: Identify the number. Here, the number is 947

 

Step 2: Multiplying the number by itself, we get, 947 × 947 = 896,809.

 

The square of 947 is 896,809.

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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: Identifying the number and substituting the value in the equation.

 

Here, ‘a’ is 947 So: 947² = 947 × 947 = 896,809

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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 947.

 

Step 1: Enter the number in the calculator Enter 947 in the calculator.

 

Step 2: Multiply the number by itself using the multiplication button (×) That is 947 × 947

 

Step 3: Press the equal to button to find the answer Here, the square of 947 is 896,809.

 

Tips and Tricks for the Square of 947

 

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.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Calculating the Square of 947

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Solved Examples on Square of 947

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Problem 1

Find the area of a square plot with side length 947 meters.

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Explanation

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Problem 2

A company wants to install a square-shaped solar panel with sides of 947 centimeters. If the cost to install each square centimeter is $2, what will be the total cost?

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Problem 3

Find the area of a circle with a radius of 947 meters.

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Problem 4

The area of a square is 896,809 cm². Find the perimeter of the square.

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Explanation

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Problem 5

Find the square of 950.

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Explanation

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FAQs on Square of 947

1.What is the square of 947?

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2.What is the square root of 947?

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3.Is 947 a prime number?

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4.What are the first few multiples of 947?

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5.What is the square of 948?

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Important Glossaries for Square of 947.

  • Perfect square: A number that is the square of an integer. For example, 9, 16, 25, etc.

 

  • Square root: The square root is the inverse operation of squaring. The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.

 

  • Exponent: A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a number is multiplied by itself. For example, in 947², 2 is the exponent.

 

  • Prime number: A number greater than 1 with no divisors other than 1 and itself.

 

  • Area: The extent of a two-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary, typically measured in square units.
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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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