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Odd and Even Numbers

Odd and Even Numbers

Integers ending in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 are even numbers.

Integers ending in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 are odd numbers.

An integer is either an even number or an odd number.

All even numbers are in the two times table: they divide by 2 without leaving a remainder.

Example 1

Which are the odd numbers in this list?

303, 5667, 4, 608, 29

Numbers ending in 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 are odd numbers.

Answer: 303, 5667 and 29

Example 2

What is the next odd number after 47?

The next number, 48, is an even number.

Answer: 49

See also Integers and Algebraic Proof