AMC8 1986 Problem 17

Let o be an odd whole number and let \mathrm{n} be any whole number. Which of the following statements about the whole number ( 0^{2}+ no) Is always true?

Answer Choices
A. it is always odd
B. it is always even
C. it is even onIy if n is even
D. it is odd only if \mathrm{n} is odd
E. it is odd only if n is even