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number theory intermediate

Problem

What is the remainder when is divided by 8?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
The sum of any four consecutive powers of 3 is divisible by and hence is divisible by 8. Therefore is divisible by 8. So the required remainder is . The answer is .
Final answer
D