Understanding Even and Odd Numbers

Which of the following numbers is considered even?

• 24

• 13

• 59

• 37

What characteristic defines an odd number?

• It ends with 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8

• It can be divided into pairs without leftovers

• It ends with 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9

• It is always greater than 10

Why is 17 considered an odd number?

• It is a prime number

• It is less than 20

• It ends with the digit 7

• It can be divided evenly into pairs