SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 10

SSC MTS - 10 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q10

Find the least number that must be added to 10724 to make it a perfect square. Also, find the square root of the resulting perfect square.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Given:

Number = 10724

According to the formula:

Next perfect square − Given number

103² = 10609

104² = 10816

Required number = 10816 − 10724 = 92

Square root = 104