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Cubes And Cube Roots

Question
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Is 216 a perfect cube? What is the number whose cube is 216?

Solution

We have 216

i.e. Resolving 216 into prime factors we have: 216 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3x 3 x 3

i.e. 216 can be resolved in to such prime factor which can be grouped into triple of equal of factor and no factor is left over.

∴ 216 is a perfect cube

Thus, the required number is 6, whose cube is 216.