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A whole number is picked at random from 1 to 36. What is the probability that it is NOT a perfect square?

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Perfect squares up to 36 are 1, 4, 9, 16, 25 and 36 - six numbers. So numbers that are not perfect squares = 36 - 6 = 30 and is (perfect square); counts only three squares and forgets 16, 25 and 36; is a guess.
Answer: B)

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