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Square of 856

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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 856.

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What is the Square of 856

The square of a number is the product of the number itself. The square of 856 is 856 × 856. The square of a number always ends in 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, or 9. We write it in math as 856², where 856 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 856 is 856 × 856 = 732,736.

 

Square of 856 in exponential form: 856²

 

Square of 856 in arithmetic form: 856 × 856

 

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How to Calculate the Value of Square of 856

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 856.

 

Step 1: Identify the number. Here, the number is 856.

 

Step 2: Multiplying the number by itself, we get, 856 × 856 = 732,736.

 

The square of 856 is 732,736.

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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 856. So: 856² = 856 × 856 = 732,736

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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 856.

 

Step 1: Enter the number in the calculator Enter 856 in the calculator.

 

Step 2: Multiply the number by itself using the multiplication button (×) That is 856 × 856

 

Step 3: Press the equal button to find the answer Here, the square of 856 is 732,736.

 

Tips and Tricks for the Square of 856

 

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 856

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

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Calculation errors:

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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

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Errors when using the formula.

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The formula to find the square of the number is a². Instead, students may use 856² with (8+5+6)² or (800+56)². So students should check and use the correct formula and double-check the answers to avoid all the confusion.

Mistake 3

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Confusing with square and square root.

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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

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Errors in parentheses.

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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

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Not practicing regularly.

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Regular practice is required to master the square of a number. So students should do regular practice to avoid errors.

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Solved Examples on Square of 856

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Problem 1

Find the length of the square, where the area of the square is 732,736 cm².

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The area of a square = a²

 

So, the area of a square = 732,736 cm²

 

So, the length = √732,736 = 856.

 

The length of each side = 856 cm

Explanation

The length of a square is 856 cm.

 

Because the area is 732,736 cm², the length is √732,736 = 856.

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Problem 2

Sarah is planning to paint her square wall of length 856 feet. The cost to paint a foot is 3 dollars. Then how much will it cost to paint the full wall?

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The length of the wall = 856 feet

 

The cost to paint 1 square foot of wall = 3 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 = 856

 

Therefore, the area of the wall = 856² = 856 × 856 = 732,736.

 

The cost to paint the wall = 732,736 × 3 = 2,198,208.

 

The total cost = 2,198,208 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 2,198,208 dollars.

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Problem 3

Find the area of a circle whose radius is 856 meters.

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The area of the circle = 2,302,558.88 m²

Explanation

The area of a circle = πr²

 

Here, r = 856

 

Therefore, the area of the circle = π × 856² = 3.14 × 856 × 856 = 2,302,558.88 m².

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Problem 4

The area of the square is 732,736 cm². Find the perimeter of the square.

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The perimeter of the square is 3,424 cm.

Explanation

The area of the square = a²

 

Here, the area is 732,736 cm²

 

The length of the side is √732,736 = 856

 

Perimeter of the square = 4a

 

Here, a = 856

 

Therefore, the perimeter = 4 × 856 = 3,424.

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Problem 5

Find the square of 857.

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The square of 857 is 734,449.

Explanation

The square of 857 is multiplying 857 by 857.

 

So, the square = 857 × 857 = 734,449

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FAQs on Square of 856

1.What is the square of 856?

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2.What is the square root of 856?

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3.Is 856 a prime number?

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4.What are the first few multiples of 856?

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Important Glossaries for Square 856.

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

 

  • Exponent: A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a number is multiplied by itself, such as in 856².

 

  • Perfect square: A number that is the square of an integer, such as 729, which is 27².

 

  • Square root: The number that when multiplied by itself gives the original number, such as √144 = 12.

 

  • Prime number: A number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself, such as 37.
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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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