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The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is divisible by 4. Verify this statement with the help of some examples. - Mathematics

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The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is divisible by 4. Verify this statement with the help of some examples.

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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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Chapter 3: Playing with Numbers - Exercise 3.5 [Page 62]

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NCERT Mathematics [English] Class 6
Chapter 3 Playing with Numbers
Exercise 3.5 | Q 8. | Page 62

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