JEE Main On 8 April 2017 Question 1

Question: If $ {{(27)}^{999}} $ is divided by 7, then the remainder is: [JEE Online 08-04-2017]

Options:

A) 3

B) 1

C) 6

D) 2

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • $ \frac{{{(28-1)}^{999}}}{7}=\frac{28\lambda -1}{7} $
    $ \Rightarrow \frac{28\lambda -7+1-1}{7}=\frac{7(4\lambda -1)+6}{7} $
    $ \therefore $ Rem = 6