Find the square root of 3.5.


Given :

The given number is 3.5.

To do :

We have to find the square root of the given number.

Solution :

The square root of 3.5 can be found by the long division method.

Let us find the square root of 3.5 up to 2 decimals.

Following are the Steps to find square root:

  • First of all Group the digits in pairs from right to left.
  • Then identify the largest number whose square is equal to the first pair, or less. This sum is quotient and divisor.
  • Now, subtract the product and bring down the next pair.
  • Repeat the above steps
1.87

1

1

3.5000

1

28

   8

250

224

367

     7

   2600

   2569

        31

Therefore, the square root of 3.5 is 1.87 up to 2 decimal places.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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