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number theory junior

Problem

Tim is doing a cakewalk with steps. He takes his first step on step and takes a total of steps, walking in a circle (so that after the 11th step he reaches the first step again). Which step of the cakewalk does he end on?
Solution
When you divide steps by steps, you get with a remainder of . Therefore, Tim lands on step .
Final answer
7