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For the non- perfect cube 243, find the smallest number by which it must be
(ii)Divided so that the quotient is a perfect cube

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Solution

Find the smallest number

Prime factors of 243:
243=3×3×3×3×3

On grouping the factors of 243, we get
243={3×3×3}×3×3

Clearly, on grouping the factors in triplts of equal factors, we are left with two factors i.e., 3×3

Thus, we need to divide 243 by 3×3=9 to make the quotient a perfect cube.

Hence, the smallest required number is 9.

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