2023 · Q3
What is the remainder when 65⁹⁹ is divided by 11?
Elementary MathematicsNumber System
- A0
- B5
- C9
- D10
Explanation
Modulo 11, 65 = 66 − 1 ≡ −1. Raising to the 99th power gives 65^99 ≡ (−1)^99 = −1 (mod 11). Since −1 ≡ 10 (mod 11), the remainder is 10 (D).