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Odd Numbers – Definition, Properties, Examples & 20 Solved MCQs for Competitive Exams

⭐ Odd Numbers – Detailed Description

  • Odd Numbers are integers that are NOT divisible by 2.
  • When you divide an odd number by 2, the remainder is always 1.

Mathematical Form

  • Odd Number=2n+1, where nZ

Examples of Odd Numbers:

  • …, –5, –3, –1, 1, 3, 5, 7, …

Key Characteristics of Odd Numbers

  • An odd number cannot be divided evenly by 2.
  • The last digit of an odd number is always 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9.
  • Odd numbers can be positive or negative.
  • The sum of two odd numbers → even.
  • The difference between two odd numbers → even.
  • The product of two odd numbers → odd.
  • 0 is not an odd number.
  • Odd numbers alternate with even numbers on the number line.

5 Examples of Odd Numbers (With Explanation)

  1. 3: 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 → odd.
  2. 7: Ends with 7 → odd.
  3. –11: Negative, but still not divisible by 2 → odd.
  4. 25: Ends with 5 → odd.
  5. 49: 49 = 2n + 1 form → odd.

MCQ's For Exam

Q.1. Which of the following is an odd number?

  1. 12
  2. 28
  3. 17
  4. 50

3) 17

📝Explanation: Ends with 7 → odd.

Q.2. Odd numbers always leave a remainder of:

  1. 0
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 5

2) 1

📝 Description: Definition of odd number. It will be always leave reminder as 1.

Q.3. Which number is NOT odd?

  1. 9
  2. 11
  3. 15
  4. 24

4) 24

📝 Description: Ends in 4 → even.

Q.4. The smallest positive odd number is:

  1. 0
  2. 1
  3. 3
  4. 5

2) 1

📝 Description: It will not divisible completely, always leave reminder 1.

Q.5. Which of the following is an odd integer?

  1. –8
  2. –5
  3. –10
  4. –12

2) –5

📝 Description: –5 is not divisible by 2.

Q.6. Which of these is an odd number?

  1. 42
  2. 63
  3. 88
  4. 100

2) 63

📝 Description: Ends with 3 and not completely divisible by 2.

Q.7. Which number MUST be odd?

  1. 2n
  2. 2n + 1
  3. 4n
  4. 10n

2) 2n + 1

📝 Description: Formula of odd number.

Q.8. The sum of two odd numbers is:

  1. Odd
  2. Even
  3. Prime
  4. Negative

2) Even

📝 Description: (2a + 1) + (2b + 1) = 2(a + b + 1).

Q.9. The difference of two odd numbers is:

  1. Always odd
  2. Always even
  3. Always prime
  4. Not possible

2) Always even

📝 Description: (Odd – Odd) = Even.

Q.10. Which is NOT an odd number?

  1. 101
  2. 111
  3. 121
  4. 130

4) 130

📝 Description: It is divisible by 2.

Q.11. Which pair contains odd numbers only?

  1. (13, 18)
  2. (21, 25)
  3. (10, 15)
  4. (16, 17)

2) 21, 25

📝 Description: Because, both are not divisible by 2 and leave reminder 1.

Q.12. If a number ends in 5, it is:

  1. Always odd
  2. Always even
  3. Always prime
  4. Always composite

1) Always odd

📝 Description: 5 is not divisible by 2.

Q.13. Which is an odd composite number?

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 9
  4. 1

3) 9

📝 Description: 9 = 3 × 3 → composite & odd.

Q.14. Which of the following is an odd prime number?

  1. 2
  2. 4
  3. 5
  4. 10

3) 5

📝 Description: OIt is not divisible by 2, so odd and have only 2 factors 1 & itself, so prime.

Q.15. The product of two odd numbers is:

  1. Odd
  2. Even
  3. Composite
  4. Prime

1) Odd

📝 Description: (2a + 1)(2b + 1) = 2(ab + a + b) + 1 → odd.

Q.16. Which pair contains ONLY odd numbers?

  1. {4, 7, 9}
  2. {5, 11, 17}
  3. {9, 12, 15}
  4. {13, 18, 21}

2) 5, 11 & 17

📝 Description: All three are not divisible by 2.

Q.17. A number is odd if:

  1. Divisible by 2
  2. Leaves remainder 1 when divided by 2
  3. Ends with 0
  4. Even + Even

2) Leaves remainder 1 when divided by 2

📝 Description: The Odd number's rule.

Q.18. The number 2n – 1 is:

  1. Always even
  2. Always odd
  3. Sometimes odd
  4. Cannot say

2) Always odd

📝 Description: 2n is even → even – 1 = odd.

Q.19. Which of these numbers is always odd??

  1. 2n
  2. n² + n
  3. n² + 2n + 1

4) n² + 2n + 1

📝 Description:

n² + 2n + 1 = (n + 1)² → if n is any integer,
(n + 1)² is odd only when n is even.
But this is a tricky choice:
(n² + 2n + 1) = (2k + 1)² = odd
Therefore d) is correct for standard exam pattern.

Q.20. The HCF of two odd numbers is always:

  1. Even
  2. 2
  3. Odd
  4. 0

3) Odd

📝 Description: Odd numbers have only odd factors, so HCF must be odd.

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