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Even Numbers

Source: 1983 National High School Mathematics League, Exam One, Problem 1

February 21, 2020

Problem Statement

p,qp,q are nonnegative integers.Given two conditions: A: p3āˆ’q3p^3-q^3 is an even number. B: p+qp+q is an even number. Then, which one of the followings are true? (A)(\text{A})A is sufficient but unnecessary condition of B. (B)(\text{B})A is necessary but insufficient condition of B. (C)(\text{C})A is sufficient and necessary condition of B. (D)(\text{D})A is insufficient and unnecessary condition of B.