How do you fine the square root of 196?

Answer 1

First find the factors of 196.

It's even, so divide by 2, giving 98.

It's still even, so divide by 2, giving 49.

This is odd, so look for an odd number that will divide it.

Bingo ! 7 divides it , leaving 7 as the last factor.

The factors are 2 2 7 7.

Group these in pairs; 2 x 7 and 2 x 7; 14 x 14 = 196

so, the square root of 196 is 14.