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If a is even and b is odd, which of these must be odd?

Class 8Parity, Remainders and Digital RootsNumber System
  • Aa × b
  • B2 × b
  • Ca + b
  • Da × a

Step-by-Step Solution

even + odd = odd. But a × b, 2 × b and a × a each have an even factor, so they are even.
Answer: C) a + b

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