Question 50

If $$10^{68}$$ is divided by 13, the remainder is

Solution

There are multiple ways of solving such questions involving remainders; one easy way is to look for a power of numerator that leaves a remainder of 1 or 01 when divided by the denominator. 

In this instance, 1000, when divided by 13, leaves a remainder of -1

We can rewrite the numerator as $$\frac{10^{66}\times\ 100}{13}$$

The remainder would be $$\left[\frac{10^{66}}{13}\right]_R\times\ \left[\frac{100}{13}\right]_R$$
$$\left(-1\right)^{22}\times\ 9$$
9

Therefore, Option C is the correct answer. 

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