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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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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,
152142=225196=29
162152=256225=31

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