In using Simpson's rule, the number of subintervals n may be chosen to be even.
A) true
B) false

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Simpson's rule requires the number of subintervals to be even in order to work properly. If an odd number of subintervals is used, then the rule may still give an approximation, but it will not be as accurate as if an even number of subintervals were used. Therefore, it is best to choose an even number of subintervals when using Simpson's rule.

In Using Simpson's Rule, the Number of Subintervals N May