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Question
The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is divisible by 4. Verify this statement with the help of some examples.
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Solution
The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is divisible by 4.
For example : 3 + 5 = 8 and 8 is divisible by 4.
3 + 5 = 8, which is divisible by 4
15 + 17 = 32, which is divisible by 4
19 + 21 = 40, which is divisible by 4.
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