In order to find the least number to be added to the given no., we must find a greater perfect square number, closest to the given number.
i) 525
The closest perfect square number is 576
Difference = 576 - 525 = 51
Hence, 51 must be added to 525 in order to make it a perfect square.
∴ √576 = 24
ii) 1750
The closest perfect square number is 1764
Difference = 1764 - 1750 = 14
Hence, 14 must be added to 1750 in order to make it a perfect square.
∴ √1764 = 42
iii) 252
The closest perfect square number is 256
Difference = 256 - 252 = 4
Hence, 4 must be added to 252 in order to make it a perfect square.
∴ √256 = 16
iv) 1825
The closest perfect square number is 1849
Difference = 1849 - 1825 = 24
Hence, 24 must be added to 1825 in order to make it a perfect square.
∴ √1849 = 43
v) 6412
The closest perfect square number is 6561
Difference = 6561 - 6412 = 149
Hence, 149 must be added to 6412 in order to make it a perfect square.
∴ √6561 = 81