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3^(4n+2) can be written as 3^4n * 3^2 = 9 * 3^4n. For all n = 0, 1, 2, 3 ..., the units digit of 3^4n is 1. n=0; 3^0 -> units digit is 1 n=1; 3^4 -> units digit is 1 n=2; 3^8 -> units digit is 1 ... => the units digit of 9 * 3^4n is 9, to which when 1 is added the units digits would be 0, which is c...
- by ichip_tpt
Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:59 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Adding Exponents - tough gmat problem
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