Question

A general having formed his 1545 soldiers into a square formation, found that there were 24 men left over. Of how many soldiers did the front row consist? (Hint: 1545-24)​

Answer 1

there are 24 soldiers left, which means that 1521 soldiers form a square

the 1st row comprises 39 soldiers

explanation: the soldiers form a square, a row = 1 side of the square,

the 1521 soldiers can be equated with the area of the square formed by the rows of soldiers

square area = 1521

square side =V1521=39

there are 39 soldiers per row

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