- A3
- B6
- C9
- D27
Step-by-Step Solution
243 = . Dividing by 3 leaves , which is still not a cube — that is the usual slip. Dividing by leaves ✓, so the least divisor is 9.
Answer: C) 9
What is the least number by which 243 must be divided so that the quotient is a perfect cube?
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Key idea: Estimating cube roots
For non-perfect cubes, bracket the cube root between two consecutive integers.
Example: ∛100. We know and . So 4 < ∛100 < 5. Closer to 5 (100 is closer to 125 than 64). Refined estimate: ∛100 ≈ 4.64.
For perfect cubes, look at the last digit (last digit rule for cubes: each digit cubes to a unique last digit). 1→1, 2→8, 3→7, 4→4, 5→5, 6→6, 7→3, 8→2, 9→9, 0→0.
Example: ∛100. We know and . So 4 < ∛100 < 5. Closer to 5 (100 is closer to 125 than 64). Refined estimate: ∛100 ≈ 4.64.
For perfect cubes, look at the last digit (last digit rule for cubes: each digit cubes to a unique last digit). 1→1, 2→8, 3→7, 4→4, 5→5, 6→6, 7→3, 8→2, 9→9, 0→0.
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