Question 34

When $$2^{256}$$ is divided by 17, the remainder would be

Solution

$$2^4 = 16 = -1$$ (mod $$17$$)
So, $$2^{256} = (-1)^{64} $$(mod $$17$$)
$$= 1$$ (mod $$17$$)
Hence, the answer is 1. Option a).

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