Question

The number $x$ which when multiplied by itself three times gives a cube number $y$. Then, $x$ is a _____ of $y$.

• A. cube root
• B. square root
• C. cube
• D. none of these

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

cube root

Given, $y=x\times x\times x$.
Then, $\sqrt[3]{3y}=x$.

Thus, $x$ is a cube root of $y$.

Hence, option $A$ is correct.