225, or 15^2, is the first perfect square that begins with two 2s. What is the sum of the digits of the next perfect square to begin with two 2s?	Answers:	A) 9	B) 12	C) 13	D) 14	E) 17

Rationale: because 16 ^ 2 = 256 , y the next perfect square to begin with two 2 s can not be 3 - digit . let ' s try 4 - digit . 40 ^ 2 = 1600 and 50 ^ 2 = 2500 . so , if there is a 4 - digit perfect square to begin with two 2 s it must be between 41 ^ 2 and 49 ^ 2 . test the middle number 45 ^ 2 = 2025 . test larger number : 46 ^ 2 = 2116 . test next number : 47 ^ 2 = 2209 . bingo ! the sum of the digits = 2 + 2 + 0 + 9 = 13 . answer : c .
Answer: C