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      Question

      Find the remainder when 5123 is divided by 36.

      A 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 28 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Ο†(36) = Ο†(4Γ—9) = Ο†(4)Ο†(9) = 2Γ—6 = 12 Since gcd(5,36)=1, Euler’s theorem: 512 ≑ 1 (mod 36) Now 123 = 12Γ—10 + 3 5123 ≑ (512)10 Γ— 53 ≑ 110 Γ— 125 ≑ 125 (mod 36) 125 Γ· 36 = 3Γ—36 = 108, remainder 17 Answer: remainder = 17.

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