Re: If j and k are integers and
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25 Dec 2023, 11:27
If j and k are integers and j^2 / k is odd, which of the following must be true ?
Given: j and k are integers and j2k=odd --> j2=k∗odd
(A) j and k are both even: not necessarily true, for example j=1 and k=1;
(B) j = k: not necessarily true, for example j=3 and k=1;
(C) If j is even, k is even: as j2=k∗odd then in order j to be even k must be even too, so this statement must be true;
(D) j is divisible by k: not necessarily true, for example j=3 and k=9;
(E) j^2 > k: not necessarily true, for example j=1 and k=1.
Answer: C.