Multiple choice

What is the least number to be subtracted from 696 to make it a perfect square?

  1. 1

  2. 16

  3. 20

  4. 71

  5. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The numbers less than 696 and squares of a certain number are 676 and 625. Hence, the least number that should be subtracted from 696 to make it a perfect square = 696 - 676 = 20.