2023 · Q33
What is the digit in the unit place of 22100 ?
General Mental Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and StatisticsNumber system and arithmetic
- A2
- B4
- C6
- D8
Explanation
The unit digits of powers of 2 cycle every four: 2^1 ends in 2, 2^2 in 4, 2^3 in 8, 2^4 in 6, then repeat. Since 100 divided by 4 leaves remainder 0, 2^100 has the same unit digit as 2^4, which is 6. Hence (c) is correct.