132 is a composite number. 132 = 1 x 132, 2 x 66, 3 x 44, 4 x 33, 6 x 22, or 11 x 12. Factors of 132: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 12, 22, 33, 44, 66, 132. Prime factorization: 132 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 11, which can also be written 132 = 2² x 3 x 11.

Taking the factor pair with the largest square number factor, we get √132 = (√4)(√33) = 2√33 ≈ 11.489

 

When 132 is a clue in the FIND THE FACTORS  1 – 12 puzzles, always use 11 and 12 as the factors.

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This puzzle reminds me of a couple of hourglass scenes from The Wizard of Oz that can be found in the middle of the page here. Yes, I know my hourglass is about the size of an egg timer, but hurry and solve the puzzle! Dorothy’s life could depend on it.

Excel file of puzzles and previous week’s solutions: 10 Factors 2014-05-26