Question

Between which two consecutive whole numbers is le=" \sqrt{46} " alt=" \sqrt{46} " align="absmiddle" class="latex-formula">

Answer 1

You have to find which perfect square numbers are closest to 46. The list is 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64... we can stop there. 

46 falls between 36 and 49, which is 6 and 7 squared. So the answer is 6 and 7.