l estimatesqrt(124)

Given S = 124, estimate the following

124 using the sandwich method

Find the highest perfect square < 124

For n = 1, we have 12 = 1

For n = 2, we have 22 = 4

For n = 3, we have 32 = 9

For n = 4, we have 42 = 16

For n = 5, we have 52 = 25

For n = 6, we have 62 = 36

For n = 7, we have 72 = 49

For n = 8, we have 82 = 64

For n = 9, we have 92 = 81

For n = 10, we have 102 = 100

For n = 11, we have 112 = 121

For n = 12, we have 122 = 144

Since 122 = 144 > 124:
we use as our right endpoint.

Now, we find the low end number
(12 - 1)2 = 112 = 121

Therefore, √124 is between 11 and 12


11 < √124 < 12