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11. a and b are two positive numbers. How many of them are odd?
I. Multiplication of b with an odd number gives an even number
II. a2 – b is even.
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- from the 1st statement b is even, as when multiplied by odd it gives even
a^2 - b =even
=> a is even
here none a and b are odd - 10 years agoHelpfull: Yes(25) No(6)
- according to first statement b is even
according to second statement a is even
so there are zero odd numbers - 10 years agoHelpfull: Yes(4) No(1)
- a can be even or odd coz 2*(any no.) gives only even no.
2*4= 8
2*7= 14 - 10 years agoHelpfull: Yes(3) No(2)
- 0
both r odd
- 10 years agoHelpfull: Yes(2) No(4)
- a and b are postive nos.
now, if b=2 ,4 , 6, 8
2*3=6
2*5=10
2*7=14
now,
4*3=12 etcs multiplying even wid odd =even
ii.a^2-b=even
a have to be even therefore no one is even. - 10 years agoHelpfull: Yes(0) No(0)
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