Which one of the following cannot be the difference between the squares of any two conecutive natural numbers or in other words, two consecutive perfect squares?
A
731
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B
2003
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C
1029
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D
1146
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Solution
The correct option is D 1146 The difference between the squares of any two consecutive natural numbers is equal to the sum of the numbers and is always odd.
For example, 152−142=225−196=29 162−152=256−225=31