Which statement is true about the square root of 28?(1 point)
A. It is between 5 and 6, probably closer to 6.
B. It is between 4 and 5, probably closer to 5.
C. It is between 6 and 7, probably closer to 6.
D. It is between 5 and 6, probably closer to 5.
B. It is between 4 and 5, probably closer to 5.
To find the square root of 28, let's examine the given options:
A. It is between 5 and 6, probably closer to 6.
B. It is between 4 and 5, probably closer to 5.
C. It is between 6 and 7, probably closer to 6.
D. It is between 5 and 6, probably closer to 5.
We can use estimation to determine which statement is true. Starting with the first option, assume the square root of 28 is closer to 6. Squaring 6 gives us 36, which is greater than 28. Therefore, option A is incorrect.
Next, consider option B, assuming the square root of 28 is closer to 5. Squaring 5 gives us 25, which is less than 28. Thus, option B is incorrect as well.
Option C suggests that the square root of 28 is closer to 6 and less than 7. Let's estimate using 6.5. Squaring 6.5 gives us 42.25, which is greater than 28. This indicates that option C is incorrect.
Finally, option D proposes that the square root of 28 is closer to 5 and less than 6. Estimating using 5.5, squaring 5.5 gives us 30.25, which is greater than 28. Based on this, option D is also incorrect.
In conclusion, none of the given options are correct assertions about the square root of 28.