In order to find the least number to be subtracted from the given no., we must find a smaller perfect square number, closest to the given number.
i)402
The closest smaller perfect square number is 400
Difference=402−400=2
Hence, 2 must be subtracted from 402 in order to make it a perfect square.
∴√400=20
ii)1989
The closest smaller perfect square number is 1936.
Difference=1989−1936=53
Hence, 53 must be subtracted from 1989 in order to make it a perfect square.
∴√1936=44
iii)3250
The closest smaller perfect square number is 3249.
Difference=3250−3249=1
Hence, 1 must be subtracted from 3250 in order to make it a perfect square.
∴√3249=57
iv)825
The closest smaller perfect square number is 784.
Difference=825−784=41
Hence, 41 must be subtracted from 825 in order to make it a perfect square.
∴√784=28
v)4000
The closest smaller perfect square number is 3969.
Difference=4000−3969=31
Hence, 31 must be subtracted from 4000 in order to make it a perfect square.
∴√3969=63