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Question : The smallest whole number that is to be multiplied by 59535 to make a perfect square is $x$. The sum of digits of $x$ is:

Option 1: 9

Option 2: 5

Option 3: 7

Option 4: 6


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Correct Answer: 6


Solution : Factorization of the 59535 = 5 × 3 5 × 7 2
It needs to be multiplied by 5 × 3 = 15 to get a perfect square.
$\therefore$ Sum of digits = 1 + 5 = 6
Hence, the correct answer is 6.

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