What is the smallest number that must be added to the square of 5 to make it a perfect cube?

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Solution

The correct option is D
2

Square of 5 = 25

We know that 8 < 25 < 27
Where, 8 = 2³ and 27 = 3³
Now, 25 + 2 = 27, a perfect cube.

Clearly, the required smallest number that must be added to the square of 5 to make it a perfect cube is 2.

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