Number System · Question 6 · Medium

What is the remainder when 17^23 is divided by 16?

  1. 0
  2. 1
  3. 7
  4. 15
Answer and explanation

Answer: B. 1

Explanation: 17 = 16 + 1, so 17 leaves remainder 1 when divided by 16. Hence 17^23 leaves remainder 1^23 = 1.

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