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Difficulty: 3/102024 NMTC 2024 (Q34)

What is the units digit of ?

Options:

  • A.

    2

  • B.

    4

  • 6

  • D.

    8

Guide / Hint

Hint 1: Find the units digit of by dividing the exponent by 4 (remainder 3 gives 8).

Hint 2: Find the units digit of by dividing the exponent by 4 (remainder 3 gives 7).

Hint 3: Multiply the units digits: , and select the correct option index (2).

Solution

Step 1 (Units digit of 2^2047): The units digit of powers of 2 cycle with period 4: .

Step 2 (Units digit of 3^11): The units digit of powers of 3 cycle with period 4: .

Step 3 (Product Units Digit):

Step 4 (Conclusion): The units digit is 6, which is at option index 2 in ['2', '4', '6', '8'].

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