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Find the least number that must be subtracted from 1000 so that the
result is a perfect square. What is that least number?

Class 8Finding Square RootsSquares and Roots
  • A39
  • B31
  • C24
  • D19

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and . The nearest perfect square not exceeding 1000 is 961, so subtract 1000 - 961 = 39.
Answer: A) 39

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