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Sets of squares

(1) FIND the set of perfect squares that between them use each of the digits 1 to 9 exactly once whose sum is as small as possible. What is the sum of your set of squares?

(2) Find the set of perfect squares that between them use each of the digits 0 to 9 exactly once whose sum is as small as possible. Note: 0 must be used as a digit in a square, not as a square by itself and not as a leading digit. What is the sum of your set of squares?

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