[Math] How to work out sum of Square Number from given numbers

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Which of the following cannot be written as the sum of two distinct square numbers?
A.106
B. 109
C. 112
D. 117
What would be the correct answer here and can someone explain in detail please.

Best Answer

For the purpose of this problem, since they are relatively small numbers, the squares must be $1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81,$ and $100$.

$81+25=106$. $100+9=109$. $81+36=117$.

So, 112, by process of elimination, cannot be written in this manner.