The numbers less than 696 and are squares of certain numbers are 676, 625.The least number that should be subtracted from 696 to make it perfect square = 696 - 676 = 20.
Let the number be 10x + y.Therefore, x + y = 9 ..................(i)10x + y - (10y + x) = 4510x + y - 10y - x = 45Therefore, x - y = 5 ..................(ii)From (i) and (ii), x = 7, y = 2Number = 72Therefore, = x x y = 7 x 2 = 14
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