Chapter CSB1.4, Problem 1E

To determine

To calculate: The cube root of the given number to the nearest tenth by using calculator.

Answer to Problem 1E

The cube root to the nearest tenth is 2.7.

Explanation of Solution

Given information: The cube root of the number given $\sqrt[3]{20}$ .

Perform the following steps

1. Open calculator
2. Enter expression $\sqrt[3]{20}$ in it.
3. Click on equal to (=) symbol
4. The expression will be evaluated as 2.7144176165949066.

Following image shows the calculation performed by the calculator,

  

  $\therefore$ The cube root to the nearest tenth is 2.7.