Find the smallest number by which 256 must be multiplied to obtain a perfect cube.​

Find the smallest number by which 256 must be multiplied to obtain a perfect cube.​

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  1. Answer:

    By prime factorization, 256 can be written as 2

    3

    ×2

    3

    ×2

    2

    by making 2 into groups of 3.

    In the third group, one 2 is missing.

    256=2

    3

    ×2

    3

    ×2

    2

    So, 512=2

    3

    ×2

    3

    ×2

    2

    ×2

    Hence, number 2 must be smallest number that must be multiplied to make it a perfect cube.

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