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Which of the following is a perfect cube?
  • a)
    441
  • b)
    514
  • c)
    412
  • d)
    343
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

The perfect cube:
A perfect cube is a number that can be expressed as the cube of an integer. In other words, it is the result of multiplying an integer by itself twice.

Approach:
To determine which of the given options is a perfect cube, we need to find the cube root of each number and check if it is an integer. If the cube root is an integer, then the number is a perfect cube.

Solution:

Let's analyze each option one by one:

a) 441:
To find the cube root of 441, we need to find a number x such that x * x * x = 441. By checking different numbers, we find that the cube root of 441 is 7. Since the cube root is an integer, 441 is a perfect cube.

b) 514:
To find the cube root of 514, we need to find a number x such that x * x * x = 514. By checking different numbers, we find that the cube root of 514 is not an integer. Therefore, 514 is not a perfect cube.

c) 412:
To find the cube root of 412, we need to find a number x such that x * x * x = 412. By checking different numbers, we find that the cube root of 412 is not an integer. Therefore, 412 is not a perfect cube.

d) 343:
To find the cube root of 343, we need to find a number x such that x * x * x = 343. By checking different numbers, we find that the cube root of 343 is 7. Since the cube root is an integer, 343 is a perfect cube.

Conclusion:
Out of the given options, only 343 is a perfect cube. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D'.

Which is the least number which should be added to 1720,in order to make it a perfect cube?
  • a)
    269
  • b)
    8
  • c)
    469
  • d)
    58
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
1720 > 1000 = 103 
∴ 113 = 1331, 123 = 1728
∴ 1728 – 1720 = 8 should be added to 1720 to make the sum, a perfect cube. 

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