Odd Number
Definition of Odd Number

• An Odd Number is a whole number that is not divisible by 2.
  {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, . . . .} is the set of odd numbers.

More about Odd Number

• An Odd Number is a whole number that is not a Multiple of 2.
• An Odd Number is a whole number that has 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 in the ones place.

Examples of Odd Number

• The following are few examples of odd numbers.
  27, 55, 89, 45, 99, 221, 999, 100,375

Solved Example on Odd Number

Find the Probability of getting an odd number, when a number Cube is rolled.
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Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Step 1: Number of favorable outcomes = number of odd numbers = 3
Step 2: Total number of possible outcomes = numbers on the Cube = 6
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Related Terms for Odd Number

• Whole Number
• Divisible
• Multiple

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