COMEDK2018MathematicsMathematical Reasoning
In the group 1,2,3,4,5,6 under multiplication 7,2⁻¹ X₇⁴=
Options
- A1
- B4
- C2
- D3
Correct answer
C. 2
Step-by-step solution
Under Multiplication Modulo 7 , inverse of 2 is 2 4=1( 7) Hence, 2⁻¹=4 Now, 2⁻¹ 4=4 4=16 Now, 16=2 7+2 Hence dividing 16 by 7 gives a remainder 2 , Therefore, value of above multiplication mod is 2.