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<math> \textbf{(A) }0\qquad\textbf{(B) }1\qquad\textbf{(C) }3\qquad\textbf{(D) }4\qquad\textbf{(E) }7 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A) }0\qquad\textbf{(B) }1\qquad\textbf{(C) }3\qquad\textbf{(D) }4\qquad\textbf{(E) }7 </math> | ||
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==Solution 1== | ==Solution 1== | ||
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Since we want the tens digit, we can find the last two digits of <math>7^{2011}</math>. We can do this by using modular arithmetic. | Since we want the tens digit, we can find the last two digits of <math>7^{2011}</math>. We can do this by using modular arithmetic. | ||
− | <cmath>7\equiv 07 \pmod{100}.</cmath> | + | <cmath>7^1\equiv 07 \pmod{100}.</cmath> |
<cmath>7^2\equiv 49 \pmod{100}.</cmath> | <cmath>7^2\equiv 49 \pmod{100}.</cmath> | ||
<cmath>7^3\equiv 43 \pmod{100}.</cmath> | <cmath>7^3\equiv 43 \pmod{100}.</cmath> | ||
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<cmath>7^{2011}\equiv (7^4)^{502}\times 7^3\equiv 7^3\equiv 343\equiv 43\pmod{100}.</cmath> | <cmath>7^{2011}\equiv (7^4)^{502}\times 7^3\equiv 7^3\equiv 343\equiv 43\pmod{100}.</cmath> | ||
From the above, we can conclude that the last two digits of <math>7^{2011}</math> are 43. Since they have asked us to find the tens digit, our answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 4}</math>. | From the above, we can conclude that the last two digits of <math>7^{2011}</math> are 43. Since they have asked us to find the tens digit, our answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 4}</math>. | ||
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==Video Solution by OmegaLearn== | ==Video Solution by OmegaLearn== |
Latest revision as of 10:34, 15 July 2024
Problem
What is the tens digit of ?
Solution 1
Since we want the tens digit, we can find the last two digits of . We can do this by using modular arithmetic. We can write as . Using this, we can say: From the above, we can conclude that the last two digits of are 43. Since they have asked us to find the tens digit, our answer is .
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Video Solution by OmegaLearn
https://youtu.be/7an5wU9Q5hk?t=1710
Video Solution
https://youtu.be/lxtYmUzQQ8w ~David
See Also
2011 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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