Question

What is the smallest number that must be subtracted from 274 to get a perfect square?

With explanation ​

Answer 1

Answer:

18

Step-by-step explanation:

We have to first find out square root of the given number

√274

16.55

the square of 16 will be the perfect square close to this number

16*16

256

the smallest number to be subtracted to turn the given number in perfect square will be

274-256

18

Answer 2

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18 is your Answer...

• 274 is not a perfect square.
• If we subtract 18 you will get 256.
• Now, 256 is a perfect square.
• √274 = 16.55
• 16 is the perfect square close to that number. so,
• 16 × 16 = 256