Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

What is the set of positive numbers that results in whole numbers when raised to the power of one-half?

  1. Triangular

  2. Square

  3. Cubic

  4. Noe of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Raising a number to the power of one-half is equivalent to taking its square root. Only 'square numbers' (like 1, 4, 9, 16) result in whole numbers when their square root is taken.