2021 · Q4
What is the remainder after dividing the number 37^1000 by 9 ?
Elementary MathematicsNumber System
- A1
- B3
- C7
- D9
Explanation
Since 37 = 36 + 1, we have 37 ≡ 1 (mod 9). Raising to the 1000th power preserves the congruence: 37^1000 ≡ 1^1000 = 1 (mod 9). The remainder on division by 9 is therefore 1. This matches option (a).