alleryTwo consecutive integers, such as 22 and 23, always have which relation in parity?
ABoth are even
BBoth are odd
COpposite parity
DThe same parity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Opposite parity
1. Counting up alternates between even and odd.
2. So 22 is even and 23 is odd.
3. Any two consecutive integers have opposite parity.
_Source: Wikipedia, Parity (mathematics), lead section_
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