For whole numbers , consider: *'If is divisible by 4, then is even.'* Which of these is correct?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. The statement is true and its converse is false

  1. Step 1: The statement is true: is even.
  2. Step 2: The converse, 'if is even then is divisible by 4', is false: is a counterexample.
Answer
The statement is true and its converse is false.
Why not the others: The options that call the converse true ignore or ; the options that call the statement false ignore that every multiple of is even.

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