Multiple choice What is the least number to be subtracted from 696 to make it a perfect square? 1 16 20 71 None of these Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself 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.