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For each of the following, find the least number that must be added so that the resulting number is a perfect square.

7172

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Using division method:

For each of the following, find the least number that must be added so that the resulting number is a perfect square. Squares and Square Roots, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

Clearly, 7172 is greater than 842.

∴ On adding the required number to 7172, we shall be getting 852 i.e, 7225.

So, the required number = 7225 - 7172 = 53.

Hence, 53 should be added to 7172.

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