Question

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

Answer 1

It is given that,

The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is always divisible by $4$.

Let's observe with examples,

• $3+5=8$ and $8$ is divisible by $4$.
• $5+7=12$ and$12$ is divisible by $4$.
• $7+9=16$ and $16$ is divisible by $4$.
• $9+11=20$ and $20$ is divisible by $4$.