Is the square root of 73 closer to 8, 8 1/2 or 9

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The square root of 73 is approximately 8.54. Therefore, it is closer to 9 than 8 or 8 1/2.
Is the square root of 20 closer to 4, 4 1/2 or 5
The square root of 20 is approximately 4.47. Therefore, it is closer to 4 1/2 than 4 or 5.