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Find the least number which should be subtracted from 500 to make it a perfect square​

User Janthelme
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Answer: 16

Explanation:

A perfect square is basically some number multiplied by itself. For example, 4 is a perfect square because 2x2=4.

22 x 22 = 484 (under 500)

23 x 23 = 529 (over 500)

Therefore, the perfect square must be 484.

Subtract 484 from 500:

500 - 484 = 16

16 is the answer :)

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