Question

1. Find the least number which must be subtracted from each of the following numbers to make it a perfect
square.
(a) 740
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Answer 1

Answer:

740 lies between 27^2 and 28^2

784 greater than 740 greater than 729

Since, 729 is smaller

Therfore, smallest no. subtracted from 740 to make a perfect square=740-729

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