What is the square root of 1,225?

The square root of 1,225 is 35. The answer is derived by multiplying 35 by 35 which results in the number 1,225.

The number 1,225 is considered a perfect square since the number 35 can be multiplied by itself to derive a whole number. If the answer of a square root results in a fraction or decimal, it is not considered a perfect square. Square roots of imperfect squares can be harder to obtain an accurate answer without the help of a calculator. Another example of a perfect square includes the number 4 by multiplying 4 x 4 = 16. When the square root of 16 is obtain, it results in 4.