Which number must be subtracted from 1234 to make it a perfect square?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Given:
Number = 1234
According to the formula:
The nearest smaller perfect square = n²
35² = 1225
36² = 1296 (> 1234)
The nearest smaller perfect square = 1225
The number to be subtracted = 1234 − 1225 = 9