If $x$ is odd and $y$ is odd, which of the following must be even?

x + y

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i > x y

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\frac{x}{y}

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\frac{y}{x}

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Solution

The correct option is A $x + y$
We know that sum of two numbers is always an integer.
For example, $3 + 5 = 8$
$7 + 9 = 16$
Hence, $x + y$ is always an even number when both of them are odd.

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