To determine the nature of b (odd or even), consider the following statements:
Statement I: a is even;
Statement II: a + b is odd.
What can be concluded about b?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
a is even
a + b is odd
Even + Odd = Odd
So, if a is even and the sum is odd, then b must be odd.
Correct option is (2) i.e., b is odd.