13 ≈ 3.605551.... ≈ 3.6 A n s w er : B
A . 3. 5 2 = 12.25 B . 3. 6 2 = 12.96 C . 3. 7 2 = 13.96 D . 3. 8 2 = 14.44 n e a res t 13 i s 12.96 = 3. 6 2
A n s w er : 3.6 ( B )
The square root of 13 approximated to the nearest tenth is 3.6, corresponding to option B. This is confirmed by comparing the squares of values near this approximation. Therefore, the correct answer is B.
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