Gre.al.13 sum of even and odd numbers

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The discussion centers on determining the conditions under which the sum of two integers, m and n, results in an odd integer. The correct condition is when m is an odd integer and n is an even integer, as stated in option e. The reasoning provided demonstrates that the sum of two even integers is even, and the sum of two odd integers is also even. Therefore, the only combination that yields an odd sum is one odd and one even integer.

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$\tiny{gre.al.13}$
For which of the following conditions will the sum of integers m and n always be an odd integer.?
a. m is an odd integer
b. n is an odd integer
c. m and n both are odd integers
d. m and n both are even integers
e. m is an odd integer and n is an even integerI chose e just playing with numbers
don't know the exact theory on this
 
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Say m and n are even. Then we can say that m = 2p and n = 2q. So m + n = 2p + 2q = 2(p + q), which is even.

Say m is odd and n is odd. Then we can say m = 2p + 1 and n = 2q + 1. Etc.

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