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The smallest number by which 72 must be multiplied to obtain a perfect cube is:

  1. 3

  2. 2

  3. 4

  4. 6

Cube & Cube Roots

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Finding prime factors of 72

The smallest number by which 72 must be multiplied to obtain a perfect cube is: Cubes and Cube Roots, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

72 = (2 x 2 x 2) x 3 x 3

Since the prime factor 3 is not in pair.

The given number should be multiplied by 3.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

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