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Which of the following values of x would give a number such that (1073)71-x is divisible by 100?


Options:
A .   61
B .   77
C .   71
D .   69
E .   3q+ r
Answer: Option B
:
B

Conventional Approach


Using the technique of last two digits:


The question is to find the last two digits of (1073)71 (which is nothing but the remainder when the number is divided by 100).


We will solve this using a technique as explained below and also in our demo tutorial in arithmetic.


(1073)71=(..73)71=(..73)68×(..73)3
=(..732×..732)17×(..73)3
=(..29×..29)17×(..73)3
=(..41)17×(..73)3
=81×29×73=...77


Shortcut of a shortcut!
Using answer options:


From the power cycle of 3 (3,9,7,1) -


71= 4k+3


Thus, the last digit should be 7. The only answer option ending with 7 is option (b).



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