2022 · Q2
41⁴³ + 43⁴³ is divisible by
Elementary MathematicsNumber System
- A80
- B84
- C86
- D88
Explanation
For an odd exponent, aⁿ+bⁿ is always divisible by a+b (x=-b is a root of xⁿ+bⁿ by the factor theorem). Here the exponent 43 is odd, so 41⁴³+43⁴³ is divisible by 41+43 = 84. Hence the keyed option is B.