Find the smallest positive number which must be subtracted from the number 5970 for the difference to be a perfect square

Correct option is C

Given:

The number is 5970.

We need to find the smallest positive number to subtract from 5970 to make the difference a perfect square.

Concept Used:

5970 - x = n$$^2$$​

Solution:

First, find the square root of 5970

77$$^2$$​ = 5929

5970 - 41 = 5929

The smallest positive number to subtract is 41