Which statements are true

Which statements are true? Select all that apply.
81 is a perfect square.
75 is a perfect cube.
729 is a perfect cube.
32 is neither a perfect square nor a perfect cube.
81 is both a perfect square and a perfect cube.

The Correct Answer and Explanation is :

Correct Answers:

  • 81 is a perfect square.
  • 729 is a perfect cube.
  • 32 is neither a perfect square nor a perfect cube.

Explanation:

1. 81 is a perfect square.

  • A perfect square is a number that can be expressed as the square of an integer.
    [
    9 \times 9 = 81
    ]
    Since 81 is ( 9^2 ), it is a perfect square.

2. 75 is a perfect cube.

  • A perfect cube is a number that can be expressed as the cube of an integer.
    Testing integers:
    [
    4^3 = 64, \quad 5^3 = 125
    ]
    Since 75 is not between ( 4^3 ) and ( 5^3 ), it is not a perfect cube.
    This statement is false.

3. 729 is a perfect cube.

  • ( 729 = 9 \times 9 \times 9 = 9^3 ).
    Since it can be expressed as the cube of an integer (( 9 )), it is a perfect cube.

4. 32 is neither a perfect square nor a perfect cube.

  • Testing for perfect squares:
    [
    5^2 = 25, \quad 6^2 = 36
    ]
    Since ( 32 ) is not the square of any integer, it is not a perfect square.
  • Testing for perfect cubes:
    [
    3^3 = 27, \quad 4^3 = 64
    ]
    Similarly, ( 32 ) is not the cube of any integer, so it is not a perfect cube.
    This statement is true.

5. 81 is both a perfect square and a perfect cube.

  • ( 81 = 9^2 ), so it is a perfect square.
  • Testing for cubes:
    [
    4^3 = 64, \quad 5^3 = 125
    ]
    ( 81 ) is not a perfect cube.
    This statement is false.

Final Answer:

  • True Statements:
  • 81 is a perfect square.
  • 729 is a perfect cube.
  • 32 is neither a perfect square nor a perfect cube.
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