Is the sum of two numbers even? I: Both are odd. II: Their product is odd.
AI alone suffices
BBoth together needed
CNeither, even together
DEither one alone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Either one alone
An odd product forces both factors odd, and two odd numbers always add to an even number.
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